Washington State Department of Transportation
Government AdministrationWashington, United States1001-5000 Employees
WSDOT is a state government agency based in Olympia, Washington, charged with operating and improving the state's multimodal transportation system to move people, businesses and the economy. It manages the state highway and ferry systems and works with local jurisdictions and partners to maintain and improve roads, rail networks, and airports, while supporting alternatives to driving such as public transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. The agency seeks to make efficient use of limited resources through practical design, environmental stewardship, and climate-conscious initiatives as part of its everyday operations. The agency's roadmap, Results WSDOT, centers on six goals: strategic investments, modal integration, environmental stewardship, organizational strength, community engagement, and smart technology. WSDOT employs a broad workforce of engineers, vessel captains, maintenance technicians, environmental specialists, planners, and other professionals, underscoring its role as a large-scale public transportation administrator. It provides real-time transportation information, including weather, traffic, construction alerts, pass conditions, ferry, rail, and airline information, through its online platforms and 511 service.