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About Us
Vision
The Oregon Department of Transportation was established in 1969 to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians. ODOT develops programs related to Oregon’s system of highways, roads, and bridges; railways; public transportation services; transportation safety programs; driver and vehicle licensing; and motor carrier regulation.
 
Mission Statement
Mission for ODOT: To provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians.   
 
Our Values: These are the values that guide our decision making and which we follow in implementing ODOT's mission and goals.
  • Safety: We protect the safety of the traveling public, our employees and the workers who build, operate and maintain our transportation system.
  • Customer Focus: We learn from and respond to our customers so we can better deliver quality, affordable services to Oregonians and visitors. Our customers include travelers, freight movers and others who use our services and facilities.
  • Efficiency: We strive to gain maximum value from the resources entrusted to us for the benefit of our customers.
  • Accountability: We build the trust of customers, stakeholders and the public by reporting regularly on what we are doing and how we are using the resources entrusted to us.
  • Problem Solving: We work with the appropriate customers, stakeholders and partners to find efficient, effective and innovative solutions to problems.
  • Positive Workplace: We recognize innovation and initiative, we show respect for all, and we honor diversity.
  • Environment: We provide services and facilities in ways that protect and enhance the environment.
Our Goals: 
  • Improve safety.
  • Move people and goods efficiently.
  • Improve Oregon's livability and economic prosperity.
Our Strategies:
  • Provide outstanding customer service.
  • Use innovative program design and technologies to solve transportation problems.
  • Improve the return on investment of our transportation funds.
  • Attract, retain and develop an outstanding ODOT workforce.
  • Engage the public, other state agencies, local governments, business and community leaders in solving transportation problems and planning for the future.
  • Increase intermodal linkages to improve access for people and goods.
  • Communicate, educate and inform the public about transportation issues.
 
Organization
Annual Performance Measures

Affirmative Action Plan
 
ODOT is actively involved in developing Oregon's system of highways and bridges, public transportation services, rail passenger and freight systems, and bicycle and pedestrian paths. ODOT manages driver licensing and vehicle registration programs, motor carrier operations, and transportation safety programs.
 
Organization chart
 
Download ODOT's Key Facts 2006, a brief overview of the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon's transportation issues.
 
Page updated: March 09, 2007

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