The Florida Greenbook is the statutory design manual that all cities and counties in Florida must follow. Updating this manual is a complex process because every change requires formal rulemaking, ensuring transparency and compliance with state regulations.
The Challenge
While context-based design principles have advanced nationally, the Florida Greenbook has largely maintained its traditional urban versus rural framework. This limits flexibility for communities seeking modern, context-sensitive street designs.
Our Approach
A committee of FDOT staff, district representatives, and consultants is guiding the update process through:
- Stakeholder engagement to identify priorities.
- Developing an action plan for revising chapters.
- An iterative process of outlining, gathering feedback, drafting, and review to ensure alignment with community and agency needs.
What’s Changing
Once implemented, the revised manual will:
- Provide greater flexibility in street design.
- Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian treatments.
- Introduce roadway management strategies and roadside innovations.
- Enable designs that respond to local context rather than applying uniform standards.
Why It Matters
Updating the Florida Greenbook is more than a technical exercise—it’s a step toward creating streets that reflect the needs of all users and support vibrant, safe communities across the state.