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The Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) has deployed intelligent transportation systems (ITS) field devices, traffic signal equipment, and telecommunications systems throughout the state. These ITS deployments are comprised of a complex network of fiber optic and electrical
cables, wireless paths, electronics, and field devices that are constantly changing through system expansions, routine maintenance, and equipment upgrades. FDOT has deployed the ITS Facility Management System (ITSFM) to manage the statewide communication network and a wide range of transportation industry equipment assets.
ITSFM Access
Viewer, maintainer, and editor students must submit the ITSFM User Authorization Form including the completed user information section with their request. To obtain ITSFM user credentials, these applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Pass a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) or the State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background check
- Purchase a license to use FDOT’s Learning Curve learning management system to be enrolled in the CBT training
- Complete ITSFM CBT/ILT training
- Pass the final exam for the viewer, maintainer, or editor role at the ILT class
FDOT Central Office will send an invitation to complete training after the conditions listed above are met and training has been scheduled. After logging into the Learning Curve Learning Management System (LMS), a dashboard will be displayed for each student that details his/her status in the training curriculum. In addition to providing access to CBT lessons, the Learning Curve LMS will serve as a content repository for training job aids and the latest version of the ITSFM User Manual.
Note:
Contractors seeking as-built data collection or acceptance-testing training typically do not need ITSFM user credentials; therefore, they are not required to complete the background check or CBT. These students will be enrolled in the appropriate ILT based on their data collection role.
How to Request Training
ITSFM training is provided by the FDOT Central Office upon written request from any District transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O) engineer or authorized representative to the Central Office. If you would like to request training, please see "How to Request Training." The table below will assist you with navigating through the available training courses provided through the website.
| Class | Prerequisites | Target Audience | Length Of Training |
| Viewer | Intermediate level computer experience and a working knowledge of ITS | Users who only need to view ITSFM and run reports | Four hours of computer-led training (CBT) |
| Maintainer | Intermediate level computer experience and a working knowledge of ITS | Users who perform maintenance on the ITS network and require Feature Export and want additional hands on experience | Five hours of CBT Eight hours of ILT |
| Editor | Maintainer certification
required. Four to Eight week backlog of ITS filed data available for encoding | Users who are tasked to create feature intelligence, build fiber and electric connectivity and bulk import data into the ITSFM system. | Phased training provided by video/teleconference ILT; followed by weeks of; performing each task assignment with technical support provided remotely as-needed |
| GPS and Cable Mapping | Advance experience with computer software and telecommunications, and Civil/ITS experience | Contractors responsible for collecting field data for ITS components. | Two to three person crew must complete three days of classroom ILT and two days of in field hands on ILT |
| GPS Seed File | Intermediate level computer experience and experience in civil, telecommunication, surveying or GPS mapping | Contractors responsible for creating seed files for new ITSFM serving areas | Two days ILT |
| Feature Import Templates | Intermediate level computer experience and experience with Excel | Users who are responsible for importing data into ITSFM, or for filling out the associated templates. | Two hour training provided by video/teleconference ILT |
| Into to ITSFM & Spec 611 | Working knowledge of ITS construction projects and existing as-built data requirement | Project administrators and CEI professionals responsible for as-built deliverables | Six hours of ILT |
| Acceptance Testing for CEI’s | Working knowledge of ITS equipment and infrastructure, fiber optic, and electric cable networks | CEI professionals | Three days of ILT |
For more information, please contact an ITSFM trainer at FDOT-ITSFM-Trainer@dot.state.fl.us