Welcome to WSDOT

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of a multimodal transportation system and responsible for ensuring that people and goods move safely and efficiently. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT is responsible for the state ferry system, and works in partnership with others to maintain and improve local roads, railroads and airports, as well as to support alternatives to driving, such as public transportation, bicycles and pedestrian programs.

Our values

• People First – People are our purpose, when people thrive Washington moves.
• Safety Always – Safety is our foundation. Safety is for everyone; in every action we take and decision we make.
• Service in Motion – Exceptional service all the time turns public expectations into public confidence. We delivery quality transportation solutions for communities.
• Think Beyond Today – We are for the system we have while boldly advancing toward the system we need. We think beyond today because Washington’s future depends on it.

Mission statement

We provide safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses.

Read more about Results WSDOT and the agency's emphasis areas in our Strategic Plan and Gray Notebook.

Goal areas

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We each strive to advance our culture of belonging and access so that all feel included, supported, valued and safe.

Watch a video about inclusion at WSDOT

Workforce development

Be an employer of choice by hiring, training and retaining skilled workers to meet Washington’s transportation needs.

Resilience

We strive to strengthen Washington’s transportation system and be prepared for an uncertain future so we can adapt, endure and recover—no matter the challenge. Each of us plays a role in building a system that protects communities, prepares for future risks and supports long-term sustainability.

WSDOT at-a-glance

• Operates and maintains 18,600 lane miles of state highways
• Owns, operates and maintains nearly 3,300 bridge structures
• Runs the largest ferry system in the nation that moves 24.2 million passengers and 10 million vehicles a year
• Partners with 31 public transportation systems to provide more than 220 million passenger trips a year
• Owns three Talgo train sets in the Amtrak Cascades fleet and manages the Palouse River and Coulee City Rail system
• Manages one of the world's widest tunneling projects and the world's longest floating bridge project

View the agency table of organization.