Sustainability and the Environment in the context of Urban Miami
This page highlights some of my work at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Planning and Environmental Management Office. My experience as an environmental scientist working at the FDOT was very diverse, I was involved in planning projects focused on regional coordination, developed and analyzed traffic statistics and created documents about sea level rise impacts to Miami's transportation infrastructure.
Some samples of my work in urban development and planning can be found below.
Studying the Impact of Sea Level Rise in Miami's Transportation Infrastructure
Characteristics concerning South Florida's geology, elevation and ecosystems make sea level rise and important factor to consider in urban planning, construction, and emergency preparedness in the region. State and local transportation plans are starting to address sea level rise resilience. Research, policy development and plan implementation are crucial in this process of building a sustainable and resilient South Florida. During my internship at the FDOT I had the opportunity to participate in some of this work by reviewing research reports, engineering and environmental studies and creating summarized documents and presentations for the agency's decision-makers.
The pictures above were taken during a visit to the City of Miami Beach and showcase some of the city's sea water control structures and recent developments to increase the elevation of major roadways. Below you will find one of the summary reports about sea level rise impacts to transportation infrastructure that I created during my internship at the FDOT.
During my internship at the FDOT I worked with the district statistics coordinator in analyzing traffic data and creating maps and reports. Below you will find an 18-KIP report I authored. This report analyses historical traffic data and model projections to assess pavement conditions.