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Colorado Department of Transportation

In Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is the agency responsible for transportation in the state.  In general, CDOT maintains a 9,144 mile highway system and 3,429 bridges.  Every year, CDOT handles over 28 billion vehicle miles of travel.  The mission of CDOT is to “provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods, and information.”  CDOT was established pursuant to C.R.S. 24-1-128.7.  The head of CDOT is the executive director appointed by the governor of the state.

CDOT consists of the following divisions:

  • Highway Operations and Maintenance Division – the head of which shall be the chief engineer;
  • Aeronautics Division – the head of which shall be the director of the aeronautics division;
  • Transportation Development Division – the head of which shall be the director of the transportation development division;
  • Engineering, Design, and Construction Division – the head of which shall be the chief engineer; and
  • Transit and Rail Division – the head of which shall be the director of the transit and rail division.

 

Further, CDOT administers a variety of state and federal programs to complete projects that enhance the state’s comprehensive transportation network.  Some of CDOT’s summer programs currently in force are:

  • The Heat Is On Campaign – Provides public awareness campaigns to fight against alcohol and impaired driving issues;
  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Program – Provides information on safe routes to school, share the road, and bicycle maps; and
  • Seat Belts & Car Seats – Provides campaigns in using seat belts and car seats.

 

 

Colorado Department of Transportation


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