About Georgia DOT
The Georgia Department of Transportation consists of approximately 4,300 employees under the leadership of Commissioner Keith Golden, P.E.
Contact Information
Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree NW Atlanta, GA 30308 | View Map
Main: (404) 631-1990 | Fax: (404) 631-1844 | TTY Help Desk: 711
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About Us
Vision |
Mission |
Values |
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Enhancing Georgia's Competitiveness Through Leadership in Transportation |
Georgia DOT provides a safe, connected, and environmentally sensitive transportation system that enhances Georgia's economic competitiveness by working efficiently and communicating effectively to create strong partnerships |
Flexible
Open
Committed
Unified
Successful |
History
The State Highway Department was created on August 16, 1916 by an act of the Legislature. The Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) was created in 1972 by former Governor Jimmy Carter.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, maintains and improves the state's road and bridges; provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports; provides airport and air safety planning; and provides air travel to state departments. The Department also provides administrative support to the State Road and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority.
A majority of the Department's resources are directed toward maintaining and improving the state's network of roads and bridges. Proceeds from the state's motor fuel taxes are constitutionally earmarked solely for use on Georgia's roads and bridges. Non-road and bridge construction projects are supported by a combination of state general funds, federal funds and local funds.
The Department is responsible for waterways, including the intercoastal waterway and the Savannah and Brunswick ports. Additionally, the department is responsible for rail transit.