Mission

The District of Columbia government's Department of Transportation's (DDOT) mission is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely, with minimal adverse impacts on residents and the environment.

The District of Columbia government's Department of Transportation (DDOT) manages and maintains transportation infrastructure. The Department:

• Plans, designs, constructs, and maintains the District's streets, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, traffic signals, and street lights
• Manages and makes improvements to the street system to facilitate traffic flow through the District of Columbia
• Assists with the removal of snow and ice from the streets, and the coordination of activities during snow emergencies
• Coordinates the District's mass transit services, including the reduced-fare program for students using MetroBus and MetroRail

Organization

The District Department of Transportation has 5 administrations:

Infrastructure Project Management Administration Transportation and Policy and Planning Administration Public Space Management Administration

Traffic Services Administration Urban Forestry Administration

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