About Emo

Whenever Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) begins a project—anything from adding/modifying a toll gantry or interchange, to constructing an entirely new road—the combined forces of the Environmental Management Office (EMO) are put in action to manage the environment surrounding the project. EMO studies how a FTE project may affect the lives of nearby residents, businesses, institutions, as well as, the natural and physical environment.

Through the process, EMO has to determine and ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and permit requirements in order to study, plan, permit and build projects. EMO lays the groundwork to establish respect and credibility with the public that allows FTE to proceed from planning through completion of construction.

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What's New in EMO

Quality Assurance Audits

The Environmental Management Office has established a new QA audit process for all Project Development and Environment (PD&E) projects. This enhanced approach supports our commitment to maintaining consistent compliance with all applicable requirements and delivering high‑quality project documentation.

The resources below outline the criteria used during the audit process. We encourage you to download and review these materials to better understand the expectations and standards required to achieve favorable scores.

New Project Development Policy

The Department has released a new Project Development Policy to support timely and efficient delivery of transportation projects. This policy outlines the expectations and procedures for all project development phases.