Sarasota County, FL Home Go Live TV Careers Connect With Us Translate A-Z RESIDENTS VISITORS BUSINESS GOVERNMENT I WANT TO... Public Works - Buchan Airport Flood Maps Flood Protection + Program for Public Information Stormwater Utility + Survey Mapping Data Traffic Engineering & Operations - Road Closures Traffic Reports Library Traffic Operations Pavement Traffic Count Transportation Planning + Water Quality for Bays Estuaries + Watersheds + Casey Key Stabilization Project Government » Public Works Traffic Engineering & Operations Print Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - Sarasota County’s Traffic Engineering is responsible for traffic signal timings and upgrades to the traffic signal systems and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Our Traffic Management Center staff adjusts signal timing to accommodate rush hour traffic, special events and to relieve congestion resulting from traffic crashes. Our goal is to provide the public with a safe and efficient travel experience during changing traffic conditions. Traffic Engineering is also responsible for engineering and operational studies, such as sight distance investigations, traffic volume and speed studies, crash analysis and traffic safety studies. More about what Traffic Engineering does: Prepare traffic reports such as weekly traffic trends in Sarasota County, quarterly arterial performance, and annual crash reports. Collect and analyze traffic counts. Review citizen requests for signs, signals and pavement markings replacement or upgrades. Provide engineering support for Field Services Traffic Maintenance Staff. Review construction plans for new developments and roadway construction. Review all road, lane, bike lane and sidewalk closure requests for construction and Temporary Use Permits. Review Temporary Traffic Control Plans for construction within Sarasota County. Traffic Engineering follows the standards set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Florida Department of Transportation when adding or changing signs, signals, and/or other traffic control devices. Road and Lane Closures Pedestrian HAWK Signals Signals Traffic Engineering also supports the state’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) projects, which incorporates most of the county’s traffic signals into the Traffic Management System. Signs and Pavement Markings Traffic Advisory Council Traffic Calming Reports and Data Roundabouts FAQ's Ways to Contact Us TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER (TMC) Report an Issue: Please call 941-861-STMC (7862) if you observe a traffic situation that warrants Real-Time traffic signal adjustments. For routine traffic complaints, please call Contact Center at 941-861-5000. ROAD CLOSURES TRAFFIC COUNT DATABASE SYSTEM TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PAVEMENT TRAFFIC REPORTS LIBRARY Sarasota County 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 941-861-5000 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 KEEP UP TO DATE Privacy Policy Website Accessibility Dependent Special Districts Webmail (Employees Only)