We have compiled primary documents as a helpful resource for our Community Traffic Safety Program members and agencies in Northeast Florida, District Two. These resource manuals are a great reference to common questions and can assist while planning and improving traffic safety on our local roadways.
Traffic Safety Resource Manuals
2026 Florida Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)
The SHSP establishes a statewide framework for eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Florida’s roadways. It identifies key safety priorities and highlights major investments to improve safety for everyone who travels in Florida.
Click here to view the 2026 SHSP [PDF] | Go to FDOT’s webpage to learn more.
Florida’s 2021-2025 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)
The Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) provides a framework for how Florida’s traffic safety partners will move toward the vision of a fatality-free transportation system. Furthermore, the SHSP is a call to action for public, private, and civic partners.
Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) PDF 2021-2025
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, or MUTCD, defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, Subpart F. Additionally, states must adopt the 11th Edition of the National MUTCD as their legal State standard for traffic control devices within two years from the effective date of January 18, 2024.
Identifying Florida’s Teen Traffic Safety Challenges
Florida Teen Safety Driving Coalition’s 2024 Florida Teen Driver Fact Sheet – a resource for understanding teen driving behaviors, crash statistics, and the challenges on Florida’s roads. This updated guide provides valuable data and insights to help teens, parents, and educators make informed decisions about roadway safety.
School Zone Speed Detection Systems:
Pursuant to Section 316.0776, Florida Statutes, the Department may approve the installation of School Zone Speed Detection Systems on the State Highway System. Installations of these devices on the State Highway System must be authorized through a General Use Permit. Please use the link below to access the website to read an overview of the process, the Placement and Installation Guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and Special Provisions that will be attached to the General Use Permit. This process is like the process used for Automated License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems and Traffic Infraction Detectors (Red Light Running Cameras). Please refer to this website occasionally because the documents may be updated as this process rolls out.
Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM)
The FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) aims to provide traffic engineering standards and guidelines for use on the State Highway System. Furthermore, the manual covers the process whereby standards and guidelines are adopted, and chapters are devoted to highway signs, traffic signals, markings, and specialized operational topics.
Traffic Engineering Manual PDF Effective January 1, 2023
Speed Zone Manual
The Manual on Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida is also known as the “Speed Zone Manual.” It was created to promote uniformity in establishing state, municipal, and county speed zones throughout Florida. This FDOT Speed Zoning for Florida document complies with Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes. Adopted for use by the State of Florida under Rule 14-15.012 Florida Administrative Code.
Speed Zone Manual PDF Revised August 20, 2018
Manual on Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE)
The FDOT Intersection Operations and Safety developed the ICE manual, forms, tools, scope of services, and staff hour estimation. The ICE process quantitatively evaluates several intersection control scenarios. It ranks these alternatives based on their operational and safety performance. Implementing a “performance-based” procedure also creates a transparent and consistent approach.
Manual on Intersection Control Evaluation PDF Effective January 1, 2023
Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) Strategic Plan
The ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) Strategic Plan provides statewide direction and guidance. FDOT, Florida’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and local governments use this Strategic Plan to plan, program, and implement integrated multi-modal ITS elements. Chiefly, the purpose is to maximize the safety and efficiency of Florida’s Transportation System.
TSM&O Strategic Plan PDF Updated August 17, 2017
Complete Streets Handbook
The FDOT is committed to enhancing our residents’ and visitors’ safety and mobility with Complete Streets principles. Florida’s Complete Streets 360º approach to transportation planning, design, construction, and operations focuses on identifying the right solutions for communities based on the needs and desires of all roadway users.
In addition to FDOT’s reference materials, we created an informational presentation specific to Complete Streets in Northeast Florida.
Complete Streets Handbook PDF Updated April 25, 2017
Additional Engineering and Planning Resources
- 2023 FDOT Design Manual (FDM)
- 2022 Updated Context Classification Guide
- 2020 Lane Repurposing Guidebook
- 2019 Access Management Guidebook
Whether you have a specific project or engineering concern or want to expand your knowledge, these are useful reference materials. In addition to the above resource manuals, we provide Crash Fact Data Sheets for all 18 counties in District Two. Another resource is our Team Materials which includes traffic safety reports, Florida’s Strategic Highways Safety Plan, and our Traffic Safety Talk newsletter.
