On the state
level
State
DOT
Just as with the local departments of
transportation or public works, go to the office that appears to be most applicable
to your trouble spot. Specific office titles you may find useful include
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State Highway or Transportation
Agency/Department
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Traffic Operations or Engineering
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Public Information Office
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Each state DOT has district offices that can help you confirm whether a particular
road is maintained locally or by the state. Contact your state DOT for district
listings or visit the AASHTO website (www.aashto.org).
State Highway Safety
Office
These agencies focus on highway
safety issues related to driver behavior, such as impaired driving prevention;
seat belt and child safety seat use; public information; and motorcycle, pedestrian,
and bicycle safety. The Governor's Highway Safety Representatives who head these
offices can be very helpful in explaining state safety priorities and identifying
state contacts for roadway safety and infrastructure issues.
Other divisions you may encounter on the state level include traffic records,
state highway patrol, and emergency medical services. These also play a role in
ensuring the safety of our roadways.
