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The Transportation Building in Salem normally houses the central offices of the Department of Transportation. The building is closed for renovations through 2012. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) mission is to provide Oregonians with a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities. ODOT is actively involved in developing Oregon’s system of highways and bridges, public transit 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.
Agency Subdivisions
Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 1158 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem
97301-2528 (temporary address through 2012)
Telephone: 503-986-3200; 1-888-ASK-ODOT for questions, comments or 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
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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