Mission Statement

MDT's mission is to serve the public by providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality and sensitivity to the environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation is primarily responsible for the following duties:
  • Planning and Design,
  • Contract Administration,
  • Materials design and testing,
  • Property acquisition,
  • Fiscal programming and cost accounting,
  • Motor Fuel Collection and Enforcement
  • Enforcement of vehicle weight and dimension laws and the Outdoor Advertising Control Act,
  • Management of the state motor pool,
  • Highway, bridge and rest area maintenance,
  • Public Transportation and Rail Programs and Planning
  • General aviation airport planning and
  • Highway Traffic Safety.
Vision Statement - Serving you with pride

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