The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for planning, building and maintaining the state's highways. It is also responsible for planning transportation in the state relating to rail, including passenger rail, public transit, freight water transport and air transport, including partial funding of the Milwaukee-to-ChicagoHiawatha Service provided by Amtrak.
The Wisconsin DOT is made up of three executive offices and five divisions organized according to transportation function. WisDOT's main office is located at Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison, and it maintains regional offices throughout the state.
History
The department was founded in 1967 with the merger of the Wisconsin Highway Commission, Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission and Wisconsin State Patrol.
Like the majority of state government agencies, Caltrans is headquartered in Sacramento.
History
The earliest predecessor of Caltrans was the Bureau of Highways, which was created by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor James Budd in 1895. This agency consisted of three commissioners who were charged with analyzing the state road system and making recommendations. At the time, there was no state highway system, since roads were purely a local responsibility. California's roads consisted of crude dirt roads maintained by county governments, as well as some paved roads within city boundaries, and this ad hoc system was no longer adequate for the needs of the state's rapidly growing population. After the commissioners submitted their report to the governor on November 25, 1896, the legislature replaced the Bureau with the Department of Highways.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT or WashDOT) was established in 1905. The agency, led by a Secretary and overseen by the Governor, is a Washington governmental agency that constructs, maintains, and regulates the use of the state's transportation infrastructure. WSDOT is responsible for more than 20,000 lane-miles of roadway, nearly 3,000 vehicular bridges and 524 other structures. This infrastructure includes rail lines, state highways, state ferries (considered part of the highway system) and state airports
History
WSDOT was originally founded as the Washington State Highway Board and the Washington State Highways Department on March 13, 1905, when then-governor Albert Mead signed a bill that gave $110,000 USD to fund new roads that linked the state. The State Highway Board was managed by State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Highway Commissioner Joseph M. Snow and the Board first met on April 17, 1905 to plan the 12 original state roads. The first state highway districts, each managed by a District Engineer, were established in 1918. During this period, the construction of highways began.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is an agency of the state government of Utah, United States; it is usually referred to by its initials UDOT (pronounced "you-dot"). UDOT is charged with maintaining the more than 6,000 miles (9,700km) of roadway that constitute the network of state highways in Utah. The agency is headquartered in the Calvin L. Rampton state office complex in Taylorsville, Utah.
The Executive Director is Carlos Braceras and the Deputy Director is Shane Marshall. Project priorities are set forth by the independent Utah Transportation Commission, which coordinates directly with the UDOT's executive director.
Structure
UDOT maintains over 6,000 miles (9,700km) of highways. The department strategic goals include preserve infrastructure, optimize mobility, zero fatalities and strengthen the economy. While the agency has maintenance stations throughout the state, for organizational purposes they are grouped into four regions.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, with the Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupying the western part of the state and lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is second to Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline.
Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland" because it is one of the nation's leading dairy producers, particularly famous for cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), and tourism are also major contributors to the state's economy.
The commission to create the statue of Wisconsin on the top of the dome was originally promised to Helen Farnsworth Mears, originally of Wisconsin. When Daniel Chester French agreed to produce the finial figure, the commission was switched to him.
Description
This work, often referred to as the "Golden Lady", consists of an allegorical figure reminiscent of Athena, dressed in Greek garb, her right arm outstretched to symbolize the state motto, "Forward", and wearing a helmet topped by a badger, the Wisconsin state totem.
The figure's left hand holds a globe with an eagle perched on top. Across the eagle's chest is a large W, for Wisconsin, a detail hard to discern.
Wisconsin is 15ft 5in (4.70m) tall and weighs 3 short tons (2.7t).
The lady is also in a mural in the House of Representatives.
Wisconsin is the second album by the hardcore punk band The Crucifucks. The album is noted for having a more "mellow" sound compared to The Crucifucks debut, although its lyrics maintain a stridently anarchist political viewpoint.
California Department of Transportation removes homeless encampment near Highway 140 in Merced
California Department of Transportation employees and the California Highway Patrol, work to remove a homeless encampment near the Bradley Overpass and Highway 140 at Kelly Avenue, in Merced, Calif., Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Residents of the encampment were given notice to vacate the property owned by the California Department of Transportation, four days ago.
published: 27 Jan 2015
Caltrans HQ-On the Job with Caltrans-Maintenance Operations
In our latest installment of the "On the Job with Caltrans" series, we focus on what it takes to keep state highways moving safely for travelers. Director Malcolm Dougherty shadowed Caltrans crews in Los Angeles and recognized the incredible work that the 6,000 men and women in the state's Division of Maintenance do when responding to emergencies, clearing snow, fixing guardrail and potholes, changing lightbulbs and keeping traffic signals operable -- in other words, ensuring motorists' safety!
published: 10 Dec 2013
Jesse Iwuji - Clean California PSA :30
published: 19 Mar 2024
California Department of Transportation Ferguson Project Kick-off
The California Department of Transportation held a Ferguson Project Kick-off ceremony to announce plans to re-open a section of Highway 140 covered by the Ferguson Rockslide in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, March 13, 2015. Construction of the $133 million project is expected to begin in 2016.
published: 14 Mar 2015
California Dept. of Transportation issues 'notice to vacate' at homeless encampment in National City
Fed up over the growing homeless encampments in San Diego's South Bay along the 805 freeway, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis said the city has done clean-ups and tried to provide resources to those living in tents, seen visibly from both sides of the 805.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/california-dept-of-transportation-issues-notice-to-vacate-at-homeless-encampment-in-national-city/509-07df547f-a36c-4291-9c87-1e82fd21841d
published: 19 May 2021
Transport crew blows up boulders blocking California road
An explosives crew from the California Department of Transportation blew up boulders blocking a section of a highway near Lake Tahoe after a rockfall. #shorts
published: 05 Jan 2023
Clean California - Odiseo Castrejón PSA :30
published: 10 Sep 2024
Get the Facts: Third Mode of Transportation
High-speed rail is a solution in search of a problem? Get the facts from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California about why there is a need for a third mode of transportation in this state. Get more facts at https://buildhsr.com/get_the_facts/
published: 17 May 2018
Caltrans, LA Invests Millions In Jobs Programs For Former Convicts
The program will give people who were behind bars training to get a job maintaining and cleaning roads. Suzanne Marques reports.
California Department of Transportation employees and the California Highway Patrol, work to remove a homeless encampment near the Bradley Overpass and Highway ...
California Department of Transportation employees and the California Highway Patrol, work to remove a homeless encampment near the Bradley Overpass and Highway 140 at Kelly Avenue, in Merced, Calif., Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Residents of the encampment were given notice to vacate the property owned by the California Department of Transportation, four days ago.
California Department of Transportation employees and the California Highway Patrol, work to remove a homeless encampment near the Bradley Overpass and Highway 140 at Kelly Avenue, in Merced, Calif., Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Residents of the encampment were given notice to vacate the property owned by the California Department of Transportation, four days ago.
In our latest installment of the "On the Job with Caltrans" series, we focus on what it takes to keep state highways moving safely for travelers. Director Malco...
In our latest installment of the "On the Job with Caltrans" series, we focus on what it takes to keep state highways moving safely for travelers. Director Malcolm Dougherty shadowed Caltrans crews in Los Angeles and recognized the incredible work that the 6,000 men and women in the state's Division of Maintenance do when responding to emergencies, clearing snow, fixing guardrail and potholes, changing lightbulbs and keeping traffic signals operable -- in other words, ensuring motorists' safety!
In our latest installment of the "On the Job with Caltrans" series, we focus on what it takes to keep state highways moving safely for travelers. Director Malcolm Dougherty shadowed Caltrans crews in Los Angeles and recognized the incredible work that the 6,000 men and women in the state's Division of Maintenance do when responding to emergencies, clearing snow, fixing guardrail and potholes, changing lightbulbs and keeping traffic signals operable -- in other words, ensuring motorists' safety!
The California Department of Transportation held a Ferguson Project Kick-off ceremony to announce plans to re-open a section of Highway 140 covered by the Fergu...
The California Department of Transportation held a Ferguson Project Kick-off ceremony to announce plans to re-open a section of Highway 140 covered by the Ferguson Rockslide in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, March 13, 2015. Construction of the $133 million project is expected to begin in 2016.
The California Department of Transportation held a Ferguson Project Kick-off ceremony to announce plans to re-open a section of Highway 140 covered by the Ferguson Rockslide in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, March 13, 2015. Construction of the $133 million project is expected to begin in 2016.
Fed up over the growing homeless encampments in San Diego's South Bay along the 805 freeway, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis said the city has done c...
Fed up over the growing homeless encampments in San Diego's South Bay along the 805 freeway, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis said the city has done clean-ups and tried to provide resources to those living in tents, seen visibly from both sides of the 805.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/california-dept-of-transportation-issues-notice-to-vacate-at-homeless-encampment-in-national-city/509-07df547f-a36c-4291-9c87-1e82fd21841d
Fed up over the growing homeless encampments in San Diego's South Bay along the 805 freeway, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis said the city has done clean-ups and tried to provide resources to those living in tents, seen visibly from both sides of the 805.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/california-dept-of-transportation-issues-notice-to-vacate-at-homeless-encampment-in-national-city/509-07df547f-a36c-4291-9c87-1e82fd21841d
An explosives crew from the California Department of Transportation blew up boulders blocking a section of a highway near Lake Tahoe after a rockfall. #shorts
An explosives crew from the California Department of Transportation blew up boulders blocking a section of a highway near Lake Tahoe after a rockfall. #shorts
An explosives crew from the California Department of Transportation blew up boulders blocking a section of a highway near Lake Tahoe after a rockfall. #shorts
High-speed rail is a solution in search of a problem? Get the facts from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California about why there is a n...
High-speed rail is a solution in search of a problem? Get the facts from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California about why there is a need for a third mode of transportation in this state. Get more facts at https://buildhsr.com/get_the_facts/
High-speed rail is a solution in search of a problem? Get the facts from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California about why there is a need for a third mode of transportation in this state. Get more facts at https://buildhsr.com/get_the_facts/
California Department of Transportation employees and the California Highway Patrol, work to remove a homeless encampment near the Bradley Overpass and Highway 140 at Kelly Avenue, in Merced, Calif., Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Residents of the encampment were given notice to vacate the property owned by the California Department of Transportation, four days ago.
In our latest installment of the "On the Job with Caltrans" series, we focus on what it takes to keep state highways moving safely for travelers. Director Malcolm Dougherty shadowed Caltrans crews in Los Angeles and recognized the incredible work that the 6,000 men and women in the state's Division of Maintenance do when responding to emergencies, clearing snow, fixing guardrail and potholes, changing lightbulbs and keeping traffic signals operable -- in other words, ensuring motorists' safety!
The California Department of Transportation held a Ferguson Project Kick-off ceremony to announce plans to re-open a section of Highway 140 covered by the Ferguson Rockslide in Mariposa County, Calif., Friday, March 13, 2015. Construction of the $133 million project is expected to begin in 2016.
Fed up over the growing homeless encampments in San Diego's South Bay along the 805 freeway, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis said the city has done clean-ups and tried to provide resources to those living in tents, seen visibly from both sides of the 805.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/california-dept-of-transportation-issues-notice-to-vacate-at-homeless-encampment-in-national-city/509-07df547f-a36c-4291-9c87-1e82fd21841d
An explosives crew from the California Department of Transportation blew up boulders blocking a section of a highway near Lake Tahoe after a rockfall. #shorts
High-speed rail is a solution in search of a problem? Get the facts from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California about why there is a need for a third mode of transportation in this state. Get more facts at https://buildhsr.com/get_the_facts/
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for planning, building and maintaining the state's highways. It is also responsible for planning transportation in the state relating to rail, including passenger rail, public transit, freight water transport and air transport, including partial funding of the Milwaukee-to-ChicagoHiawatha Service provided by Amtrak.
The Wisconsin DOT is made up of three executive offices and five divisions organized according to transportation function. WisDOT's main office is located at Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison, and it maintains regional offices throughout the state.
History
The department was founded in 1967 with the merger of the Wisconsin Highway Commission, Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission and Wisconsin State Patrol.
August 30, 2022 The WisconsinDepartment of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers during Labor Day weekend to follow simple steps behind the wheel that can help prevent tragedies on Wisconsin highways.
Throughout the year and during the campaign, the WisconsinDepartment of Transportation aims to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving by educating the community about the importance of planning for a safe ride home.
... in the 2022 edition of this nationwide contest ... DOT - WisconsinDepartment of Transportation published this content on 12 August 2022 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
...TransportationDivision of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ... DOT - WisconsinDepartment of Transportation published this content on 08 August 2022 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
The WisconsinDepartment of TransportationDivision of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours next week at customer service centers that are open on Monday (August 8) and/or Tuesday (August 9).
The order, issued by the WisconsinDepartment of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles, determined that Motorworks violated state law when they sold motor vehicles to retail customers without a retail dealer license in violation of Wis Stat.
The order, issued by the WisconsinDepartment of ...DOT - Wisconsin Department of Transportation published this content on 01 July 2022 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
The order, issued by the WisconsinDepartment of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles, determined that Car Rangers violated state law when they sold motor vehicles to retail customers without a retail dealer license in violation of Wis Stat.