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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 responsible for approximately 5,900 miles (9,495 kilometers) of state highways in Utah.[1] UDOT's purview extends to other transportation sectors including:
- aeronatics,[2][3]
- paved trails,[4][5][6]
- transit,[7]
- rail,[8][9][10]
- amusement park ride safety,[11][12]
- motor carriers and ports of entry,[13][14] and
- nautical.[15][16]
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UDOT has three executive leaders.[17] The Executive Director is Carlos Braceras[18] with Lisa Wilson[19] and Ben Huot[20] as Deputy Directors. Project priorities are set forth by the independent Utah Transportation Commission,[21] which coordinates directly with the UDOT. UDOT's three strategic goals[22] include: Zero Fatalities,[23] Optimize Mobility,[24] and Preserve Infrastructure.[25] UDOT's jurisdiction, regulations, and service responsibilities are governed by Utah state law.[26]
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Structure
The agency is headquartered in the Calvin L. Rampton State Office Complex in Taylorsville, Utah.[27] and employs approximately 1,800 people across the state.[22] The department is divided into 10 functional groups:[28] Project Development, Operations, Program Development, Transit and Trails, Technology and Innovation, Employee Development, Communications, Policy and Legislative Services, Audit, and Finance. The agency has 88 maintenance stations throughout the state[29] which are grouped into four administrative regions.[30]
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History
Originally, the State Road Commission of Utah, created in 1909,[35] was responsible for maintenance, but these duties were rolled into the new Department of Transportation effective July 1, 1975.[36]
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