Florida Department of Transportation District 4

What Florida Department of Transportation District 4 does

Florida Department of Transportation District 4 (FDOT District 4) is a regional office of the Florida Department of Transportation, exercising state authority over transportation planning, construction, and maintenance across the Southeast Florida region — Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties). The district is headquartered at 3400 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, with three operations centers in Broward, Palm Beach, and Fort Pierce, and is staffed by licensed engineers and project managers delivering construction, resurfacing, bridge, intersection, and multimodal projects. Services are delivered at no direct charge to the public, funded through state transportation appropriations, federal grants, and fuel taxes.

The district's core technology platform is its Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure, which includes a Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC), wide-area CCTV, Bluetooth travel-time sensors, fiber optic cable, variable message boards, and the Smart SunGuide interim traffic management system covering I-95, I-595, and I-75. Public-facing services include the 511 Traffic Information phone system, the Road Ranger service patrol (24/7 on I-95 across all three sub-regions), the *FHP (*347) emergency line, and a web-based Project Finder for construction and future projects. Safety investments include advanced Wrong Way Driving Detection systems with video detectors and highlighted signs that interface directly with the RTMC.

FDOT District 4 does not operate a commercial revenue model; its outputs are publicly funded infrastructure and information services. Strategic direction is set through the FDOT Compass framework spanning Communities, Safety, Supply Chain, Technology, Resiliency, and Workforce Development. The district engages residents through dedicated brand channels (FDOT Southeast Florida) on Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, and through virtual and in-person public meetings. All stated leadership — including the District Construction Engineer, Communications Manager, and sub-regional Operations Engineers — are FDOT-credentialed P.E.s.

Name

Florida Department of Transportation District 4

Legal name

Florida Department of Transportation District 4

Website

https://d4fdot.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Department of Transportation District 4 is a state-government regional office that plans, builds, and manages state road infrastructure and traffic operations across Broward, Palm Beach, and the Treasure Coast counties in Southeast Florida for the traveling public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAA

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTLAJACAB

Centralized Traffic Management Platforms (ATMS/TMC Software)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Traffic Management & Control Systems (ATMS, Signal Control, ITS)

SECONDARYTLAJACAI

Incident Detection & Response Coordination Systems (CAD/AVL Integration)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Traffic Management & Control Systems (ATMS, Signal Control, ITS)

SECONDARYBPAIABAK

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIALAD

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Transportation infrastructure
• Traffic management services
• Highway maintenance
• Road construction
• Intelligent transportation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Florida Department of Transportation District 4 is a regional state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains state road infrastructure across Southeast Florida, covering Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties). The district operates the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) for real-time traffic monitoring, delivers the 511 traffic information system, and runs the free Road Ranger service patrol program on I-95. It manages construction projects, lane closures reporting, public transportation shelters, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure including CCTV cameras, variable message boards, and wrong-way driving detection systems.

Product overview

Florida Department of Transportation District 4 is a government transportation agency overseeing the Southeast Florida Region, specifically Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties). The organization manages transportation infrastructure through construction projects, future projects, lane closures reporting, and real-time traffic information services. Key services include the 511 Traffic Information System, Road Ranger Service Patrol, Project Finder tool, and public transportation infrastructure including bus shelters. The FDOT Compass framework guides strategic initiatives in safety, mobility, technology, resiliency, and workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Infrastructure Management Government transportation agency managing road construction projects, lane closures, and infrastructure maintenance across Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast (Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin counties). Free service provided to the public.
• 511 Traffic Information Service Around-the-clock real-time traffic information system providing voice-guided access to roadway conditions across the district, available by calling 511 or via fl511.com. Free public service.
• Road Ranger Service Patrol Free service patrols operating 24/7 on I-95 in Broward, Palm Beach counties and the Treasure Coast, assisting stranded motorists with minor repairs, gas, diesel fuel, and water. Can locate stranded motorists within 15 to 30 minutes.
• Project Finder Web-based tool for finding FDOT construction and future projects by county and project type, with interactive mapping capability for the Southeast Florida region.
• Public Transportation Shelters Design and installation of bus shelters along the SR 5/US 1 corridor including elevated platforms, lighting, real-time bus arrival information, bike racks, and covered seating for public transit users.
• Lane Closures Reporting Weekly traffic reports and lane closure information for active construction zones across Broward, Palm Beach, and Treasure Coast counties, published through the FDOT District 4 website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Road Ranger service available 24/7 on I-95 throughout Broward, Palm Beach counties and Treasure Coast
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Iteris, Inc. ITS vendor that supplies traffic management software, detection sensors, and connected vehicle infrastructure commonly deployed by state DOTs, making it a key technology peer and ecosystem participant for FDOT D4's RTMC.
• Cubic Transportation Systems: Provider of traffic management, real-time traveler information, and tolling systems used by transportation agencies. A comparable ecosystem participant in the ITS solutions space that D4 procures against.

Direct peers

• South Carolina Department of Transportation: Adjacent Southeastern state DOT performing highway planning, construction, and maintenance across counties, with growing ITS investment similar to FDOT D4.
• North Carolina Department of Transportation: Southeast regional peer state DOT with comparable division structure, highway construction programs, and real-time traveler information services analogous to FDOT D4's 511 system.
• Georgia Department of Transportation: Southeastern U.S. peer state DOT running comparable highway, ITS, and incident management programs (NaviGAtor system) for a high-growth corridor region, with similar climate and traffic challenges.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): State DOT with district-level structure, real-time traffic management (Caltrans CCTV/TMC), lane closure reporting, and major urban corridor operations closely mirroring FDOT D4's functions in Southeast Florida.
• New York State Department of Transportation: State DOT responsible for highway planning, construction, maintenance, and traveler information (511NY). Operates regional offices with similar scope to FDOT D4.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Large state DOT operating a comparable mix of highway construction, maintenance, ITS, and traffic management across multiple districts. TxDOT is the closest functional analog in scale and remit to FDOT D4.
• Virginia Department of Transportation: State DOT operating one of the most advanced traffic management centers in the U.S. (NOVA TMC). Directly comparable on ITS depth, corridor management, and 511-style traveler information.

Regional players

• Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization: Regional planning body for Broward County that coordinates transportation investments, federal funding, and long-range planning directly overlapping with FDOT D4's project pipeline in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MyFDOT_SEFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MyFDOTSEFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyFDOTSEFL
• Instagraminstagram.com/myfdot_sefl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fdot-district-4

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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