Charleston / West Virginia / United States
The West Virginia Department of Transportation is comprised of more than 6,000 men and women who work in the Division of Highways, Division of Motor Vehicles, Division of Public Transit, the Public Port Authority, the State Rail Authority, the Aeronautics Commission and the Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority. WVDOT provides essential services in transportation, tourism and economic development, including safety and protection for residents through modern operating standards for highways, rail and airport facilities and licensing and permitting drivers and motor vehicles. Transportation services include public transit, railway operation and maintenance, airport and river port development, and highway construction and maintenance. WVDOT also helps with community and economic development through accessible roads, rivers, railways and airports and supports the artisan community through Tamarack and other development initiatives. It conducts revenue generation through the highway trust fund; air, railway and waterway fuel funds; and tolls and concession fees. It provides information and education through driver education, travel information, safety guidance, public involvement in transportation planning and continuing education. The West Virginia Department of Transportation maintains a location in Charleston, W.Va.
