New York State Department of Transportation

Mission Statement It is the mission of NYSDOT to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State. Vision It is NYSDOT's vision to be the leader in transportation excellence, sustainability, innovation, and public service. Values SAFETY: We make public and employee safety a top priority. TEAMWORK: We achieve our mission and respond to the critical needs of New York State by collaborating internally as OneDOT and engaging our stakeholders and the public. RESPECT: We celebrate the diversity of communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs, recognizing the unique contributions of all individuals and always treating our coworkers and the public with dignity. INTEGRITY: We earn the public’s trust through the quality of our work products, honesty, accountability, transparency, and clear communications. VISIONARY: We are an agile organization, continuously improving and innovating based on leading practices and evidence about what works. EXCELLENCE: We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards, lead with our expertise to achieve our mission, and uphold our commitment to the public.