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| Formed | July 1, 1975 |
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| Jurisdiction | State of Utah |
| Headquarters | Taylorsville, Utah |
| Employees | 1,787 |
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| Parent agency | State of Utah |
| Website | udot |
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is an agency of the state government of Utah, United States; it is usually referred to by its initials UDOT (pronounced "you-dot"). UDOT is responsible for approximately 5,900 miles (9,495 kilometers) of state highways in Utah. [1] UDOT's purview extends to other transportation sectors including:
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- aeronatics, [2] [3]
- paved trails, [4] [5] [6]
- transit, [7]
- rail, [8] [9] [10]
- amusement park ride safety, [11] [12]
- motor carriers and ports of entry, [13] [14] and
- nautical. [15] [16]
UDOT has three executive leaders. [17] The Executive Director is Carlos Braceras [18] with Lisa Wilson [19] and Ben Huot [20] as Deputy Directors. Project priorities are set forth by the independent Utah Transportation Commission, [21] which coordinates directly with the UDOT. UDOT's three strategic goals [22] include: Zero Fatalities, [23] Optimize Mobility, [24] and Preserve Infrastructure. [25] UDOT's jurisdiction, regulations, and service responsibilities are governed by Utah state law. [26]
