Kansas Department of Transportation

What Kansas Department of Transportation does

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is a Kansas state government agency headquartered in Topeka at the Eisenhower State Office Building, tracing its origins to the Kansas State Highway Commission established by the Kansas Legislature in 1917 and renamed KDOT in 1975. The agency operates the 4th largest public highway system in the United States — 9,391 miles of state highway and 5,170 state-owned bridges, the 5th largest state bridge inventory nationally — carrying roughly 29 million vehicle miles traveled daily. KDOT employs approximately 2,200 staff organized across six geographic district offices (Topeka, Salina, Norton, Chanute, Hutchinson, Garden City) and multiple functional divisions covering administration, engineering, planning, project delivery, safety, aviation, multimodal transportation, and IT services.

KDOT's service portfolio centers on the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), a 10-year infrastructure investment framework, supplemented by KanDrive (real-time road condition and traveler information), Drive To Zero (data-driven traffic-safety initiative), KC Scout and WICHway traffic management centers in the Kansas City and Wichita metro areas, KDOT LiDAR Project Data Portal, and the Kansas Crash Data System. Technology capabilities include Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), connected vehicle systems, dynamic message signs, CCTV, weather monitoring equipment, and LiDAR data collection. Complementary programs include the Rail Service Improvement Program, Innovative Technology Program (AI, drones, smart infrastructure grants), Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, Cost Share Program, and aviation programs, alongside major capital projects such as the 69 Express, I-70 Polk Quincy Viaduct, and South Lawrence Trafficway.

KDOT operates as a public agency and does not sell commercial products; its operating budget is funded primarily by Kansas state transportation revenues (fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees) and federal pass-through funding via the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. Distribution is direct-to-constituent: KDOT serves Kansas residents, businesses, contractors, and travelers through its state highway system, KanDrive online portal, six district offices, structured procurement channels (contractor prequalification, design consultant RFPs, permits), and a public-involvement process via Local Consult. Outreach spans a comprehensive website, dedicated social-media presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube (with district-specific accounts), news releases, and stakeholder events.

Name

Kansas Department of Transportation

Legal name

Kansas Department of Transportation

Website

https://ksdot.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kansas Department of Transportation is a Kansas state government agency that maintains 9,391 miles of state highway and 5,170 bridges. It serves residents, businesses, and travelers through the IKE infrastructure program, KanDrive traveler information, and Drive To Zero safety initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Transportation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Pavement & Surface Asset Management (Resurfacing, Markings, Pothole Repair) (TLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traffic Signal Controllers & Intersection Hardware (Cabinets, Detectors, Ped Signals) (TLAJACAC), Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF), Portable/Temporary Signage & Message Systems (Temporary Signs, PCMS/VMS, Arrow Boards) (TLAJALAC)

Keywords

• State highway infrastructure
• Transportation planning services
• Traffic management systems
• Road safety programs
• Transportation grant programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Transportation Funding: KDOT is funded primarily through state transportation funding mechanisms including fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and appropriations from the Kansas state legislature. The agency also receives significant federal funding through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kansas Department of Transportation plans, builds, operates, and maintains the state's multimodal transportation infrastructure, including 9,391 miles of state highway and 5,170 state-owned bridges. The agency delivers traveler information through KanDrive, traffic management via KC Scout and WICHway centers, highway construction and modernization through the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), safety initiatives such as Drive to Zero, and grant programs including Innovative Technology, Rail Service Improvement, and Broadband Acceleration grants.

Product overview

The Kansas Department of Transportation operates as a government transportation agency managing a comprehensive infrastructure portfolio. The organization offers multiple interconnected services including KanDrive for real-time road conditions, Drive to Zero for traffic safety, and the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) for major highway projects. Additional programs include the Innovative Technology Program for AI and drone initiatives, Rail Service Improvement Program, Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, and aviation programs. Traffic management is supported through KC Scout and WICHway Traffic Management Centers, while data services include the KDOT LiDAR Project Data Portal and Kansas Crash Data System. The agency manages projects statewide including the 69 Express, I-70 Polk Quincy Viaduct, and South Lawrence Trafficway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KanDrive Real-time road conditions and travel information platform providing up-to-date updates on road conditions, construction detours, and winter driving information across Kansas roads for the traveling public.
• Drive To Zero Initiative aimed at eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes on Kansas roads through data-driven safety improvements and community collaboration for the traveling public and partner agencies.
• Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) 10-year comprehensive infrastructure investment program providing highway construction, modernization, and expansion projects across Kansas with regional consultation processes for local communities and the state.
• Innovative Technology Program Grant program funding AI, drone, and smart transportation technology projects across Kansas with matching fund requirements, available to universities, transit agencies, nonprofits, and technology vendors.
• Rail Service Improvement Program Program supporting railroad infrastructure improvements including track upgrades, siding expansions, and capacity enhancements across Kansas counties for railroad operators and shippers.
• Broadband Acceleration Grant Program Program delivering high-speed internet to unserved and economically distressed areas of Kansas through grants to broadband service providers as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program.
• Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS) Statewide interoperable communication system supporting coordination across transportation and emergency response agencies.
• KC Scout Traffic Management Center Traffic management center in the Kansas City metropolitan area providing real-time traffic monitoring and incident management services for Kansas City metro commuters and travelers.
• WICHway Statewide Traffic Management Center Statewide traffic management center for the Wichita area providing traffic monitoring and incident management services for Wichita-area drivers and travelers.
• KDOT LiDAR Project Data Portal Portal providing access to LiDAR project data, KanPlan web maps, and technical resources for transportation planning and analysis by engineering consultants, planners, and researchers.
• Kansas Crash Data System (KCDS) System for collecting and managing traffic crash data to support safety planning and decision-making by transportation safety professionals and partner agencies.
• KDOT Airport Pavement Management Tool Tool for managing and evaluating airport pavement conditions across the Kansas airport system for airport operators and KDOT aviation staff.
• Aviation Programs Collection of aviation programs including the Kansas Airport System Plan, Airport Funding Opportunities, Aviation Art Contest, and education outreach initiatives serving Kansas airports and aviation stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21.20% decrease in traffic fatalities compared to same period in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CosmosphereminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Cosmosphere received a $74,025 grant through KDOT's Innovative Technology Program to launch 'Flight Forward: Drone Discovery,' an educational initiative introducing students to unmanned aerial systems. The initiative will be integrated into the Cosmosphere's camp offerings through a new Drone Camp.
• Richardson Bros Construction CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Richardson Bros Construction Company partnered with Cosmosphere to support the workforce development component of the Flight Forward: Drone Discovery initiative, focusing on emerging technology sectors in transportation.
• Kansas State University–SalinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Kansas State University–Salina received funding through the $3.9 million Innovative Technology Program for advanced air mobility aircraft projects as part of the 12 selected statewide projects.
• Johnson County TransitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Johnson County Transit received funding through KDOT's Innovative Technology Program for AI-driven security monitoring projects as part of the 12 selected statewide projects.
• Phillips Southern Electric Company Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 March 2026Phillips Southern Electric Company Inc. of Wichita was contracted for phase two of the U.S. 83 Advanced Technology Project, which covers 28 sites across six counties with advanced highway technology including connected vehicle systems, dynamic message signs, CCTV cameras, and weather monitoring equipment.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Iowa Department of Transportation: Mid-size Midwestern state DOT with comparable highway mileage, bridge inventory, and rural/agricultural transportation profile. Operates similar traffic management centers and traveler information systems.
• Colorado Department of Transportation: Western state DOT of comparable scale operating an extensive highway system, traffic management centers (CDOT's COTRIP), and active innovative technology programs including connected vehicle pilots.
• Nebraska Department of Transportation: Adjacent Great Plains state DOT with similar low-density highway network and comparable multimodal (highway/rail) responsibilities. Faces analogous funding and infrastructure challenges as Kansas.
• Missouri Department of Transportation: Neighboring state DOT operating a similar highway/bridge network with comparable traffic management programs and funding model. Most directly comparable peer due to shared geography, similar population scale, and parallel federal funding dependencies.
• Minnesota Department of Transportation: Upper Midwest state DOT of comparable population and economic base, operating similar ITS programs, real-time traveler information (511mn.org), and traffic management center infrastructure.
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation: Neighboring Southern Plains state DOT with similar highway system scale, bridge inventory, and rural-urban split. Operates comparable construction letting and contractor prequalification processes.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration: Federal-level counterpart that provides primary funding, oversight, and regulatory framework for KDOT. Functions as the broader incumbent in the U.S. highway infrastructure ecosystem rather than a direct operational competitor.
• Texas Department of Transportation: Largest state DOT by scale and budget, operating significantly more highway miles and a broader program portfolio. Relevant as a scale benchmark and source of best practices but not a direct scale comparator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KDOTHQ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kansastransportation
• Facebookfacebook.com/KSDOTHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kdot
• Instagraminstagram.com/kansasdepttransportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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