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The Infrastructure and Technology Department is committed to maintaining and enhancing Sarasota County’s transportation infrastructure through planning and asset management. We oversee the Pavement Resurfacing Program, administer the Bridge Asset Management Program (BAMP), and manage the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) communications. Through these efforts, we advance a safe, well-maintained transportation network that serves citizens today and into the future.
Bridge Program
The Bridge Asset Management Program is tasked with inspecting and maintaining the county’s bridge assets. The structural engineer oversees the Bridge Management Program and oversees traffic signal mast arm inspections for Traffic Engineering. The engineer also responds when bridges or mast arms are damaged to determine if there is a danger and what repairs may be needed.
The Pavement Resurfacing Program is led by a Professional Engineer, who oversees the evaluation and prioritization of roadway resurfacing needs across Sarasota County. Working in close coordination with Capital Projects and Transportation Executive Management, they develop the annual resurfacing list that guides budget planning and implementation.
Sarasota County also manages the Pavement Rejuvenation program. By using a proactive maintenance approach, the county restores the chemical and physical properties of aging asphalt by applying chemical rejuvenators that penetrate the pavement surface and revitalize the binder, slowing the aging process and preventing more expensive repairs later.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
The ITS Manager and the ITS Network Engineer manage and support the communications network that connects Sarasota County’s traffic signal system to the Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) in Sarasota County, Manatee County, and the FDOT SWIFT Sun Guide Center in Lee County. Their work ensures the reliable flow of real‑time traffic data, signal coordination information, and system status updates, all of which are essential to regional traffic operations.