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The Transportation Building in Salem normally houses the central offices of the Department of Transportation. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The mission of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is to provide Oregonians with a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities. ODOT develops Oregon’s system of highways and bridges; supports public transit services, passenger rail, statewide freight systems, bicycle/pedestrian and other multimodal programs; and manages driver licensing and vehicle registration programs, motor carrier operations and transportation safety programs.
Agency Subdivisions
Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 355 Capitol St. NE, Salem 97301-3871
Telephone: 503-986-3200; 1-888-ASK-ODOT
(275-6368) for questions and concerns
Fax: 503-986-3432
Contact: Matthew L. Garrett, Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Lauri Kunze
Records Officer E-mail: Darlene M. Hobson
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
Location Map: by Yahoo! Maps
Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS 184.615
Transportation Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
Agency History (pdf) - a detailed history of the agency
Records Retention Schedule - a list of the public records kept at the agency
State Archives Holdings - a select list of the agency's records available for research at the State Archives
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog