Washington State Department of Transportation
Government Administration
Olympia, WA 25,245 followers
About us
WSDOT keeps people, businesses and the economy moving by operating and improving the state's multimodal transportation system. In addition to building and maintaining 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. The agency’s roadmap for Washington’s transportation future, Results WSDOT , focuses on six goals: strategic investments, modal integration, environmental stewardship, organizational strength, community engagement and smart technology. WSDOT’s diverse programs and projects are supported by more than 6,800 full-time employees, including engineers, vessel captains, maintenance technicians, environmental specialists, planners, and many others. We take pride in our workforce and strive for excellence and integrity in everything we do. For information about joining the WSDOT team of transportation professionals, go to http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/employment/ As WSDOT delivers transportation services, we also work to identify lowest cost solutions and practical design principles to get the most efficient use of limited resources, preserve environmental quality, improve fish passage, identify clean transportation opportunities to address climate change and aggressively pursue agency reforms to improve our performance. To learn more about what we're doing, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/news. Get real time weather, traffic, construction alerts, pass conditions, ferry, railroad, and airline information at www.wsdot.com/traffic or dial 5-1-1. TTY users - call 1-800-833-6388.
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https://www.wsdot.wa.gov
External link for Washington State Department of Transportation
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Olympia, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1905
- Specialties
- transportation, government, and accountability
Locations
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310 Maple Park
Olympia, WA 98501, US
Employees at Washington State Department of Transportation
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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been honored with three Perpetual Pavement Awards from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance! These prestigious national awards recognize innovation, sustainability and long-lasting value in pavement design and construction. Our winning projects: -2023 Perpetual Pavement Award By Performance: US-395 in Stevens County (Milepost 203.33 to 206.03) -2023 Perpetual Pavement Award By Design: SR 520 in King County (Eastside Transit & HOV Lane Project) -2023 Perpetual Pavement Award By Conversion: I-5 in King County (South 260th Street to Duwamish River Bridge PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project) These awards reflect our dedication to sustainable that serves Washington’s travelers for generations to come. What makes perpetual pavement so special? Sustainability: minimal maintenance over 50+ years while conserving resources. Durability: designed to resists structural fatigue and ensure long-term reliability. Community impact: smooth, safe roads that keep everyone moving efficiently. With 18 Perpetual Pavement Awards since 2001, our teams continue to raise the bar of excellence. Thank you to the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University and the Asphalt Pavement Alliance for recognizing our efforts. Here’s to paving the way for a more sustainable future – one road at a time.