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The '''Arizona Department of Transportation''' ('''ADOT''', {{IPAc-en|ˈ|eɪ|d|ɒ|t}}) is an [[Arizona]] state [[government agency]] that plans, builds and operates a complex state [[state highway|highway system]], maintains bridges and operates the [[Grand Canyon National Park Airport]]. A major component of ADOT is the Motor Vehicle Division. ADOT publishes ''[['''Arizona Highways''' (magazine)|Arizona Highways]]'' magazine. |
The '''Arizona Department of Transportation''' ('''ADOT''', {{IPAc-en|ˈ|eɪ|d|ɒ|t}}) is an [[Arizona]] state [[government agency]] that plans, builds and operates a complex state [[state highway|highway system]], maintains bridges and operates the [[Grand Canyon National Park Airport]]. A major component of ADOT is the Motor Vehicle Division. ADOT publishes ''[['''Arizona Highways''' (magazine)|Arizona Highways]]'' magazine. |
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[https://azdot.gov/about/leadership/jennifer-toth '''Jennifer Toth'''] is the current director of ADOT. She was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs in January 2023. '''John Halikowski''' served as director of ADOT from 2009 until 2023. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation [['''Mary Peters''' (politician)|Mary Peters]] had previously been a Director of ADOT. The past Federal Highway Administrator, [[ |
[https://azdot.gov/about/leadership/jennifer-toth '''Jennifer Toth'''] is the current director of ADOT. She was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs in January 2023. '''John Halikowski''' served as director of ADOT from 2009 until 2023. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation [['''Mary Peters''' (politician)|Mary Peters]] had previously been a Director of ADOT. The past Federal Highway Administrator, [[Victor Mendez]], was also previously a Director of ADOT. |
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[https://azdot.gov/about '''About ADOT''':''''''] '''ADOT's mission''' is to provide highway infrastructure and transportation services. '''ADOT's vision''' is to safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy. '''ADOT's values''' are to be easy to work with, collaborative and results-focused. |
[https://azdot.gov/about '''About ADOT''':''''''] '''ADOT's mission''' is to provide highway infrastructure and transportation services. '''ADOT's vision''' is to safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy. '''ADOT's values''' are to be easy to work with, collaborative and results-focused. |
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===Enforcement and Compliance Division=== |
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ADOT's [https://azdot.gov/about/careers-adot/enforcement-compliance-division '''Enforcement and Compliance Division'''] comprises the Office of the Inspector General and the Enforcement Services Division. The Office of the Inspector General conducts criminal and administrative investigations related to all facets of agency operations, including title, registration, and driver license fraud; titling of stolen vehicles; and licensed and unlicensed car dealer investigations. It provides a multitude of services to the law-enforcement community throughout the nation. The Enforcement Services Bureau utilizes certified peace officers in the enforcement of transporation-related laws and regulations. Through the fixed port of entry system and mobile enforcement, peace officers check commercial vehicles for compliance with size, weight and safety laws, including those related to the transportation of hazardous materials. In addition, ESB inspects vehicles for authorized ownership, monitors and recovers stolen vehicles and vehicle components, and completes administrative and criminal investigations. |
ADOT's [https://azdot.gov/about/careers-adot/enforcement-compliance-division '''Enforcement and Compliance Division'''] comprises the Office of the Inspector General and the Enforcement Services Division. The Office of the Inspector General conducts criminal and administrative investigations related to all facets of agency operations, including title, registration, and driver license fraud; titling of stolen vehicles; and licensed and unlicensed car dealer investigations. It provides a multitude of services to the law-enforcement community throughout the nation. The Enforcement Services Bureau utilizes certified peace officers in the enforcement of transporation-related laws and regulations. Through the fixed port of entry system and mobile enforcement, peace officers check commercial vehicles for compliance with size, weight and safety laws, including those related to the transportation of hazardous materials. In addition, ESB inspects vehicles for authorized ownership, monitors and recovers stolen vehicles and vehicle components, and completes administrative and criminal investigations. |
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| ⚫ | The [https://azdot.gov/about/financial-management-services '''Financial Management Services Division'''] is responsible for managing the financial foundation on which Arizona highways and bridges are built and administered. This includes forecasting, collecting, distributing and accounting for all the funds available to construct and maintain Arizona's highway system. |
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| ⚫ | As of FY 2023, the MVD has 7,969,576 license plates registered with the department.<ref>{{cite web |author= Motor Vehicle Division |date = May 31, 2009 |url= http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/statistics/documents/PlatesFY2009.pdf |title= Plate Counts: Fiscal Year 2009 Point-in-Time |publisher= Arizona Department of Transportation |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090709065143/http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/statistics/documents/PlatesFY2009.pdf |archive-date= July 9, 2009}}</ref> |
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The Executive Hearing Office (EHO) employees an Administrative Law Judge and staff on driver license hearings and other administrative cases. |
The Executive Hearing Office (EHO) employees an Administrative Law Judge and staff on driver license hearings and other administrative cases. |
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| ⚫ | The [https://azdot.gov/about/financial-management-services '''Financial Management Services Division'''] is responsible for managing the financial foundation on which Arizona highways and bridges are built and administered. This includes forecasting, collecting, distributing and accounting for all the funds available to construct and maintain Arizona's highway system. |
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===Information Technology Group=== |
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The '''Information Technology Group''' supports the technology needs of the entire Arizona Department of Transportation. ITG provides a wide array of services ranging from personal computer support to application development and disaster recovery plans. |
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The '''Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division''' was created in 2016 and previously was the Intermodal Transportation Division. IDO ensures that ADOT's mission is fulfilled through an extensive public participation process and technical evaluation effort known as the priority programming process, which results in the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for Highways and Airports. The program emphasizes satisfying the pavement preservation needs on the interstate and non-interstate highway systems and continuing the funding for projects in corridors that were started in previous five-year construction programs. |
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| ⚫ | As of FY 2023, the MVD has 7,969,576 license plates registered with the department.<ref>{{cite web |author= Motor Vehicle Division |date = May 31, 2009 |url= http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/statistics/documents/PlatesFY2009.pdf |title= Plate Counts: Fiscal Year 2009 Point-in-Time |publisher= Arizona Department of Transportation |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090709065143/http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/statistics/documents/PlatesFY2009.pdf |archive-date= July 9, 2009}}</ref> |
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===Multimodal Planning Division=== |
===Multimodal Planning Division=== |
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| Formed | July 1, 1974 |
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| Jurisdiction | Arizona |
| Headquarters | 1801 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, Arizona |
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| Parent agency | State of Arizona |
| Website | www |
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT, /ˈeɪdɒt/) is an Arizona state government agency that plans, builds and operates a complex state highway system, maintains bridges and operates the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. A major component of ADOT is the Motor Vehicle Division. ADOT publishes Arizona Highways magazine.
Jennifer Toth is the current director of ADOT. She was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs in January 2023. John Halikowski served as director of ADOT from 2009 until 2023. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters had previously been a Director of ADOT. The past Federal Highway Administrator, Victor Mendez, was also previously a Director of ADOT.
About ADOT':' ADOT's mission is to provide highway infrastructure and transportation services. ADOT's vision is to safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy. ADOT's values are to be easy to work with, collaborative and results-focused.
ADOT Projects: Construction projects in ADOT's seven districts and the Grand Canyon Park Airport are featured.
ADOT Fast Facts: Learn about public motor vehicle services; permitting, inspections and enforcement; road projects, preservation and maintenance; transportation infrastructure systems, services and safety; and transportation planning and programming.
History
The Arizona Department of Transportation was created in 1974 when the state merged the Arizona Highway Department with the Arizona Department of Aeronautics.[2]
The big reorganization brought with it many new responsibilities for the department, including the addition of several new divisions. Before 1974, the Arizona Highway Department was centered on mostly highways. But when ADOT was born, the focus broadened to six divisions — Aerounatics, Highways, Administrative Services, Transportation Planning, Public Transit and Motor Vehicles. During the transition, Arizona Highway Department/DOT employees accomplished a lot and continued to grow the state's transportation system.
Read about ADOT's history in the Arizona Transportation History Report.
ADOT Divisions
ADOT has nine divisions, including the Administrative Services Division, Enforcement and Compliance Division, Financial Management Services, Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division, Information Technology Group, Alternative Delivery/Major Projects, Motor Vehicle Division, Multimodal Planning Division and the Transportation Systems Management and Operations Division.
Administrative Services Division
The Administrative Services Division oversees a wide range of services, including the '''Grand Canyon National Park Airport''', the only airport in Arizona that is owned by the state. Equipment Services is responsible for the safe and continued operation of ADOT's fleet as well as the state's fleet. Facilities Management provides planning, design, construction and preventative maintenance services for all ADOT non-transportation facilities. Facilities Finance is responsible for the creation and oversight of requisitions, purchasing and receiving of goods and services.
Enforcement and Compliance Division
ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division comprises the Office of the Inspector General and the Enforcement Services Division. The Office of the Inspector General conducts criminal and administrative investigations related to all facets of agency operations, including title, registration, and driver license fraud; titling of stolen vehicles; and licensed and unlicensed car dealer investigations. It provides a multitude of services to the law-enforcement community throughout the nation. The Enforcement Services Bureau utilizes certified peace officers in the enforcement of transporation-related laws and regulations. Through the fixed port of entry system and mobile enforcement, peace officers check commercial vehicles for compliance with size, weight and safety laws, including those related to the transportation of hazardous materials. In addition, ESB inspects vehicles for authorized ownership, monitors and recovers stolen vehicles and vehicle components, and completes administrative and criminal investigations.
Enforcement and Compliance Division
It utilizes certified peace officers to enforce transportation related laws and regulations.
The Enforcement and Compliance Division was originally the enforcement component of the Motor Vehicle Division. Created in 2010 by former division Director, Terry Connor (retired Arizona DPS Commander), the Division separated from the Motor Vehicle Division to improve the enforcement capabilities of the department. Under current Division Director Tim Lane, the division continues to provide the state of Arizona a highly trained agency to protect Arizona's infrastructure. The Enforcement and Compliance Division has 3 separate units: the Enforcement Services Bureau, Office of Inspector General and the Executive Hearing Office.
The Enforcement Services Bureau (ESB) utilizes certified police officers to enforce state and federal commercial vehicle regulations. Stationed at Port of Entry stations, mobile scale teams and MVD offices, these officers are trained to perform a variety of duties and also enforce fuel tax laws. The Bureau also assists other state, local and federal agencies when needed.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) utilizes detectives to deter theft, fraud and other crimes as well as assisting other state, local and federal agencies.
The Executive Hearing Office (EHO) employees an Administrative Law Judge and staff on driver license hearings and other administrative cases.
Financial Management Services Division
The Financial Management Services Division is responsible for managing the financial foundation on which Arizona highways and bridges are built and administered. This includes forecasting, collecting, distributing and accounting for all the funds available to construct and maintain Arizona's highway system.
Information Technology Group
The Information Technology Group supports the technology needs of the entire Arizona Department of Transportation. ITG provides a wide array of services ranging from personal computer support to application development and disaster recovery plans.
Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division
The Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Division was created in 2016 and previously was the Intermodal Transportation Division. IDO ensures that ADOT's mission is fulfilled through an extensive public participation process and technical evaluation effort known as the priority programming process, which results in the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for Highways and Airports. The program emphasizes satisfying the pavement preservation needs on the interstate and non-interstate highway systems and continuing the funding for projects in corridors that were started in previous five-year construction programs.
Motor Vehicle Division
The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration. It has 1600 employees and an annual operating budget of $72 million. Currently it is headed by ADOT Assistant Director Eric Jorgensen.[1]
As of FY 2023, the MVD has 7,969,576 license plates registered with the department.[3]
Multimodal Planning Division
The Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) plans and programs the statewide transportation network. ADOT's planning includes multimodal forms of transportation — such as Airport Development, public transit, pedestrian, bicycling and aviation — to complement Arizona's Roadways.
Freeway signs
ADOT is noted for using pop-culture references to catch commuters eyes and deliver important safety tips on the electronic overhead signs.[4] References have included Star Wars, Star Trek, and Pokémon Go.[5][6] Signs have included:
- "Drinking & Driving go together like Peas and Guac"
- "Awaken your inner force. Focus on the road."
- "Texting and driving leads to the dark side."
- "The force is strong with you. Put down the phone."
- "Be a rebel, not a clone. Put down the phone."
- "Road rage? Let the Wookiee win."
- "Drive Sober Live Long and Prosper"[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Arizona Department of Transportation (n.d.). "Executive Leadership". Arizona Department of Transportation. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Intermodal Transportation Division (n.d.). "About ITD". Arizona Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009.
- ^ Motor Vehicle Division (May 31, 2009). "Plate Counts: Fiscal Year 2009 Point-in-Time" (PDF). Arizona Department of Transportation. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 9, 2009.
- ^ Samoy, Kayla S. (December 17, 2015). "ADOT Ups Its Game as Star Wars:". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Thomas, Jennifer (July 22, 2016). "ADOT Sign Reminds Gamers that Pokemon Go Is No-Go when Driving". Phoenix: KTVK-TV. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Wang, Amy B. (December 2, 2015). "Peas and Guac? That Was far from the First Time ADOT Made a Gag". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Dorf, Alison (July 22, 2016). "Tucson's Top 3: What You Need to Know to Start Your Day". Tucson News Now. Tucson, AZ: KOLD-TV.
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