Mission and Values

VDOT's mission

VDOT will plan, develop, deliver, operate and maintain, on time and on budget, the best possible transportation system for the traveling public.

• Plan – Design the network to meet future needs
• Develop – Provide the engineering and financial expertise to construct the project
• Deliver – Construct the projects
• Operate – Manage the operation of a safe, effective and efficient ground transportation system
• Maintain – Preserve and operate assets

VDOT's values

• Safety and Security: Safety will never be compromised. Security of our people and our assets must never be taken for granted.
• Truth, Trust and Teamwork: By always seeking and telling the truth, we create trust. Trust fosters true teamwork, with all of us pulling our share and sharing our talents.
• Environmental Excellence: We conduct our business activities in a manner that respects Virginia’s natural and historic resources.
• Action and Accountability: We know what our job is and we do it. If we have a question, we ask. We are willing to stand up for our actions and to accept responsibility for them.
• Results and Respect: We take action to produce results and measure our progress. By producing results, we earn, gain, and retain respect of customers and partners.