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Mission Statements - State DOTs: AASHTO Region 4 States

AASHTO Region 4 States

Region 4 includes the western US states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Map: AASHTO Agency Administration Managing Committee

Alaska

Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.


Impact

  • DOT&PF serves every Alaskan, every day

  • DOT&PF provides a safe and efficient transportation system for Alaska to thrive

  • DOT&PF provides Alaskans with access to goods, services, economic opportunities, each other and the world

 

Core Values

  • Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Doing what you say you are going to do

  • Excellence: Commitment to continually improve

  • Respect: Positive regard for customers, stakeholders, investors and colleagues

  • Safety: Commitment to safeguarding transportation systems and users while promoting a safety culture in the workplace.

 

DOT&PF Vision

Moving beyond Alaska’s challenges while meeting Alaskans’ distinct transportation needs through trust, teamwork, and results

Arizona

Our Vision
Moving Arizona to become the most reliable transportation system in the nation.

Our Mission 
Connecting Arizona. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day.

True North
Safely Home.

Our Values

  • Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions.
  • Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and professional standards.
  • Respect: We treat everyone with respect and dignity

AKA - The ADOT Way is how we do things at ADOT. It’s the way we operate. It is our culture.

  • AIR: Our values (Accountability, Integrity, Respect)
  • Kaizen: Our principles
  • AMS: Our management system, the Arizona Management System (Performance management, leader behaviors, problem solving)

California

Vision

A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

Mission

Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Values

  • Engagement
    We inspire and motivate one another through effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and partnership.
  • Equity
    We strive to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for all.
  • Innovation
    We are empowered to seek creative solutions and take informed risks.
  • Integrity
    We promote trust and accountability through our consistent and ethical actions.
  • Pride
    As one Caltrans family, we are proud of our work and strive for excellence in public service.

Goals

  • Safety first 
  • Cultivate excellence 
  • Enhance and connect the multimodal transportation network 
  • Strengthen stewardship and drive efficiency 
  • Lead climate action
  • Advance equity and livability in all communities

Colorado

Vision

To enhance the quality of life and the environment of the citizens of Colorado by creating an integrated transportation system that focuses on safely moving people and goods by offering convenient linkages among modal choices.

Mission

To provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively and safely moves people, goods, and information.

Values

SAFETY—We work together to achieve a high-performing safety culture. We promote and apply consistent and sustainable safe work behaviors in everything we do.

PEOPLE—We value our team. We acknowledge and recognize the skills and abilities of our co-workers and draw strength from our diversity and commitment to equal opportunity.

INTEGRITY—We earn Colorado's trust! We are honest and responsible in all that we do and hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards.

CUSTOMER SERVICE—We strive to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction and experience. With a can-do attitude, we work together and with others to respond effectively to our customers' needs.

EXCELLENCE—We are committed to quality. We are leaders and problem solvers, continuously improving our products and services in support of our commitment to provide the best transportation systems for Colorado.

RESPECT—We treat everyone with respect. We are kind and civil with everyone, and we act with courage and humility.

Hawaii

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a safe, efficient, accessible, and sustainable inter-modal transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, and enhances and/or preserves economic prosperity and the quality of life.

Idaho

Mission Statement

Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity

Vision Statement

To become the best transportation department in the country

Montana

Mission

Our guiding 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.

Vision

Our guiding vision is:

Serving you with pride

Nebraska

Mission Statement:

We provide the best possible statewide transportation system

for the movement of people and goods.

 

Eight Strategic Goals

  • Safety
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Project Delivery
  • Asset Management
  • Mobility
  • Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, & Cooperation
  • Workforce Developme

Nevada

Our Mission:

Provide, operate, and preserve a transportation system that enhances safety, quality of life and economic development through innovation, environmental stewardship and a dedicated workforce.

Our Vision:

To be a leader and partner in delivering effective transportation solutions for a safe and connected Nevada.

Our Core Values:

  • Respect – Treat others with dignity and value their contributions

  • Integrity – Do the right thing

  • Accountability – Take pride in our work and be accountable for our actions.

  • Communication –  Communicate with transparency and responsiveness both internally and externally

  • Teamwork – Foster collaborative and effective partnerships both internally and externally

  • Flexibility – Be responsive to changing conditions and open to new ideas

Our Goals:

  • Safety first

  • Cultivate environmental stewardship

  • Efficiently operate and maintain the transportation system in Nevada

  • Promote internal and external customer service

  • Enhance organizational and workforce development

New Mexico

Vision Statement:

Set the standard for a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement:

Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values

  • Safety
  • Accountability
  • Customer Service
  • Integrity
  • Team Work
  • Communication

North Dakota

Mission:

Safely move people and goods

Vision:

North Dakota's Transportation Leader Promoting:

  • Safe ways
  • Superior service
  • Economic growth

Values:

  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Dedication
  • Excellence

Oklahoma

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is to provide a safe, economical and effective transportation network for the people, commerce and communities of Oklahoma.

Oregon

Mission Statement:

​We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive

Our Values:

These principles inform decision making and guide our behavior in working with each other, our partners and the communities we serve:

Integrity: We are accountable and transparent with public funds and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.

Safety: We share ownership and responsibility for ensuring safety in all that we do.

Equity: We embrace diversity and foster a culture of inclusion.

Excellence: We use our skills and expertise to continuously strive to be more efficient, effective and innovative.

Unity: We work together as One ODOT to provide better solutions and ensure alignment in our work.

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

 

 

South Dakota

Our Mission

To efficiently provide a safe and effective public transportation system.

Our Vision

Better lives through better transportation by being the best

Texas

Values:

People
People are the Department’s most important customer, asset, and resource. The well-being, safety, and quality of life for Texans and the traveling public are of the utmost concern to the Department. We focus on relationship building, customer service, and partnerships.

Accountability
We accept responsibility for our actions and promote open communication and transparency at all times.

Trust
We strive to earn and maintain confidence through reliable and ethical decision-making.

Honesty
We conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity, respect, and truthfulness.

Vision:

A forward-thinking leader delivering mobility, enabling economic opportunity, and enhancing quality of life for all Texans

Mission:

Connecting You With Texas

Goals and Objectives:

Deliver the Right Projects – Implement effective planning and forecasting processes that deliver the right projects on-time and on-budget.

  • Use scenario-based forecasting, budgeting, and resource management practices to plan and program projects.
  • Align plans and programs with strategic goals.
  • Adhere to planned budgets and schedules.
  • Provide post-delivery project and program analysis.

Focus on the Customer – People are at the center of everything we do.

  • Be transparent, open, and forthright in agency communications.
  • Strengthen our key partnerships and relationships with a customer service focus.
  • Incorporate customer feedback and comments into agency practices, project development, and policies.
  • Emphasize customer service in all TxDOT operations.

Foster Stewardship – Ensure efficient use of state resources.

  • Use fiscal resources responsibly.
  • Protect our natural resources.
  • Operate efficiently and manage risk.

Optimize System Performance – Develop and operate an integrated transportation system that provides reliable and accessible mobility, and enables economic growth.

  • Mitigate congestion.
  • Enhance connectivity and mobility.
  • Improve the reliability of our transportation system.
  • Facilitate the movement of freight and international trade.
  • Foster economic competitiveness through infrastructure investments.

Preserve our Assets – Deliver preventive maintenance for TxDOT’s system and capital assets to protect our investments.

  • Maintain and preserve system infrastructure to achieve a state of good repair and avoid asset deterioration.
  • Procure, secure, and maintain equipment, technology, and buildings to achieve a state of good repair and prolong life cycle and utilization.

Promote Safety - Champion a culture of safety.

  • Reduce crashes and fatalities by continuously improving guidelines and innovations along with increased targeted awareness and education.
  • Reduce employee incidents.

Value our Employees – Respect and care for the well-being and development of our employees.

  • Emphasize internal communications.
  • Support and facilitate the development of a successful and skilled workforce through recruitment, training and mentoring programs, succession planning, trust, and empowerment.
  • Encourage a healthy work environment through wellness programs and work-life balance.

Utah

Mission:

ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH TRANSPORTATION

Washington

WSDOT’s Vision
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s vision is to be the best in providing a sustainable and integrated multimodal transportation system.


WSDOT’s Mission
The Washington State Department of Transportation provides and supports safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation options to improve livable communities and economic vitality for people and businesses.


WSDOT’s Values
Safety -Promote the safety of the public and employees at all times.
Inclusion -Ensure a wide array of perspectives, disciplines and backgrounds are represented in our outreach, decision making and workforce.
Innovation -Foster an environment of trust that encourages creativity, finding ssolutions for challenges and leveraging opportunities.
Integrity -Build trust with each other and our communities by being ethical, accountable, responsive and honest.
Leadership -Inspire, motivate and support to give each other the confidence to do great things.
Sustainability -Make decisions and take actions that promote the conservation of resources for future generations by focusing on the balance of economic, environmental and community needs.

Wyoming

Mission:
To provide a safe, high quality, and efficient transportation
system.


Values:
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Commitment
• Respect
• Innovation

Goals:
• Improve safety on the state transportation system.
• Serve our customers.
• Improve agency efficiency and effectiveness.
• Take care of all physical aspects of the state transportation
system.
• Develop and care for our people.
• Exercise good stewardship of our resources.