Arizona Department Of Transportation

Name

Arizona Department Of Transportation

Legal name

Arizona Department of Transportation

Website

https://azdot.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Transportation and Motor Vehicle Services

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications) (TLAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Monitoring & Analytics for CV Compliance (Sensors, Imaging, Dashboards, Reporting) (TLAJAKAJ), Commercial Vehicle Credentialing & Permitting Systems (IRP/IFTA, Oversize/Overweight Permits) (TLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• State transportation agency
• Highway infrastructure management
• Motor vehicle services
• Digital identity wallet
• Traffic management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Transportation Budget: Primary funding from Arizona state transportation budget, including $16.6 million for state highways in Governor Hobbs' executive budget proposal.
2. Federal Highway Funding: Federal funding including NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program funding of up to $76.5 million, and SMART program funds.
3. NEVI EV Charging Program: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program covering up to 80% of construction costs for EV charging stations across state interstates.
4. Dark Fiber Leasing: Revenue from leasing 141 miles of dark fiber along I-17 right-of-way to telecommunications providers through Indefeasible Right of Use agreements, supporting broadband expansion.
5. Encroachment Permits: Fees collected for permits required for any work within state right-of-way including driveways, grading, fence work, surveying, and geotechnical investigation.
6. Telecommunications Wireless Leasing: Lease revenue from telecommunications providers placing wireless facilities (cell towers and antenna) within ADOT right-of-way through the Telecommunications Leasing Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arizona Department of Transportation plans, builds, and operates Arizona's state highway system, maintains bridges and Grand Canyon Airport, and runs the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) which provides driver licensing, vehicle registration, and state identification services. The agency also operates the Arizona Wallet / Arizona Mobile ID digital identity platform and the AZ511 traveler information system, and administers transportation programs including NEVI EV charging infrastructure, SMART program funding, encroachment permitting, and broadband fiber-optic deployment along highway corridors.

Product overview

Arizona Department of Transportation operates as a state government agency managing highway infrastructure and motor vehicle services. The primary technology product is the Arizona Wallet (also referred to as Arizona Mobile ID), a digital identity wallet that allows residents to store government-issued credentials on smartphones. The Arizona Wallet integrates with third-party digital wallet platforms (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet) and adheres to ISO/IEC 18013-5 and 18013-7 mDL standards for mobile driver's licenses. Additional services include the AZ511 traffic information system and various highway infrastructure projects, though these are government infrastructure programs rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AZ511: Arizona traveler information system providing real-time traffic conditions, highway closures, and road restrictions through website, phone, and mobile app
• Arizona Travel ID
• Arizona Mobile ID
• Arizona Wallet

Products and services

• Arizona Wallet (Arizona Mobile ID) Digital identity wallet mobile application provided by ADOT Motor Vehicle Division that enables Arizona residents to securely store and present government-issued documents, including mobile driver's licenses, state IDs, vehicle registrations, and title documents, on smartphones. Features biometric authentication, supports Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet integration, and is the first U.S. state-issued mobile digital ID.
• AZ511 Traveler Information System Statewide 511 traveler information service providing real-time highway conditions, closures, road restrictions, and camera views through the az511.gov website, dedicated mobile app, and 511 phone line for Arizona drivers and travelers.
• Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Services Comprehensive motor vehicle services delivered through MVD district offices and the AZ MVD Now online portal, including driver licensing (including Arizona Travel ID with Real ID star compliance), state ID issuance, vehicle registration, and title services for Arizona residents.
• Encroachment Permits Program Statewide permitting program issuing encroachment permits required for any work within ADOT state right-of-way, including driveways, grading, fence work, surveying, and geotechnical investigation, generating permit fee revenue for the agency.
• Dark Fiber Leasing Program (I-17 Corridor) 20-year Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) leases of dark fiber installed along ADOT highway rights-of-way, providing telecommunications providers access to 141 miles of fiber along the I-17 corridor to deliver broadband service to 30,000+ households and businesses, including rural communities such as Black Canyon City.
• Telecommunications Wireless Facility Leasing Program Lease program through which ADOT licenses space within state right-of-way to telecommunications providers for placement of wireless facilities including cell towers and antennae, generating recurring lease revenue for the agency.
• NEVI EV Charging Station Deployment Statewide deployment of publicly accessible high-speed electric vehicle charging stations along Arizona interstate corridors under the federal NEVI program, providing charging infrastructure for EV drivers and reducing range anxiety in rural and interstate travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% water savings potential
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• TSA and Participating BusinessescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 March 2026Arizona Wallet enables identity verification at approximately 250 TSA airport security checkpoints and participating retailers, allowing verifiers to see only the user's photo rather than sharing full personal information. This digital verification ecosystem supports travelers using mobile IDs.
• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026ASU has partnered with ADOT on a project to study and optimize water use for freeway landscaping across approximately 250 miles of irrigated urban freeways in metro Phoenix. Led by ASU researchers with graduate students, the team collects data on irrigation systems, plant health, and water usage to identify efficiency improvements targeting 10% water savings across thousands of acres, helping ADOT adapt to Colorado River shortages and groundwater depletion.
• Pivotal AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Arizona Senator David Farnsworth hosted executives from Pivotal Aviation, an eVTOL aircraft developer, to discuss potential applications for electric vertical takeoff and landing technology in rural Arizona communities including Superior and Globe. Discussions focused on how eVTOL technology could enhance connectivity, public safety, and emergency response across the state.
• Arizona LegislaturecoreOthers · 1 January 2026Arizona lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1307 requiring ADOT to develop a statewide aviation plan incorporating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure such as vertiports and charging stations by September 1, 2026. This legislative mandate guides ADOT's planning for emerging air mobility technology.
• BNSF RailwaymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025BNSF Railway announced a $3.2 billion Logistics Park project in Phoenix involving a rail-served intermodal terminal, warehouses, and logistics infrastructure promising 50,000 jobs and billions in income and taxes. The project was discussed at a regional chamber meeting involving ADOT and transportation leaders, with collaborative efforts to improve traffic infrastructure.
• eX² TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025eX² Technology, in partnership with ADOT and Arizona Commerce Authority, executed a 20-year Indefeasible Right of Use agreement with Cox Communications to lease 141 miles of dark fiber along the I-17 right-of-way. The infrastructure, enabled by over $140 million in state-directed federal funding through Arizona's Statewide Middle-Mile Program, supports an E-rate grant project connecting schools and educational institutions along the corridor to 1,700 residential households plus community institutions in Black Canyon City.
• Cox CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 September 2025Cox Communications secured a 20-year IRU lease for 141 miles of dark fiber along ADOT's I-17 right-of-way to connect 1,700 residential households plus a school, library, post office, and local businesses in Black Canyon City as part of an E-rate grant project.
• Wecom FibercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2025Wecom Fiber was the inaugural IRU customer for dark fiber along ADOT's I-17 corridor, securing a 20-year term to a 141-mile dark fiber segment that will connect 30,000 households and businesses from Phoenix to Flagstaff. First internet service expected by end of 2025. This was the first in a series of planned IRU sales to leverage ADOT's conduit and dark fiber assets.
• Federal Highway AdministrationcoreOthers · 1 January 2025ADOT works with FHWA on EV charging infrastructure funding through the NEVI program, having received approval for initial stations after federal funding freeze was lifted. FHWA oversees compliance with Buy America requirements for infrastructure projects.
• AstreaXcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AstreaX developed the AX Wallet mobile application branded as Arizona Wallet, provided by ADOT Motor Vehicle Division. The company, acquired by DC Capital Partners in 2024 and becoming a Michael Baker International company, offers its white-label digital identity platform to other governments as a state-branded solution. The wallet stores government-issued documents including mobile driver's licenses, state IDs, birth certificates, and vehicle registrations with biometric authentication.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): Washington's state DOT with comparable broadband-in-right-of-way initiatives, EV corridor investments, and digital service modernization that parallel ADOT's mobile ID and fiber leasing programs.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT): Colorado's neighboring state DOT with similar mountain/rural broadband deployment challenges, ITS operations, and participation in the multi-state Buy America waiver coalition alongside Arizona.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): California's state DOT operating the largest state highway system in the U.S., providing the most directly comparable institutional peer across highway operations, Motor Vehicle Division services, and federal NEVI funding structure.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Pennsylvania's state DOT operating a multi-modal transportation system, Motor Vehicle services, and major federal interstate corridors—a direct institutional peer in size and program scope to ADOT.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): Florida state DOT with similar scale of interstate operations, NEVI-funded EV charging buildout, and aggressive ITS deployment that mirrors ADOT's traffic-management portfolio.
• New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT): New York's state DOT operates a comparably scaled highway program, motor vehicle services, and TSA-accepted enhanced driver's licenses—sharing the same regulatory environment and federal NEVI framework as ADOT.
• Idaho Transportation Department (ITD): Idaho's state DOT is a direct peer in operating rural interstate networks, NEVI EV charging deployment, and managing right-of-way access for fiber and utility corridors relevant to ADOT's middle-mile program.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Texas state DOT managing one of the largest state highway networks with comparable federal funding flows, EV corridor development, and broadband-in-right-of-way programs analogous to ADOT.

Others

• Michael Baker International: Owner of AstreaX (the developer of Arizona Wallet via the DC Capital Partners acquisition) and an engineering-services firm for state DOTs—directly tied to ADOT's flagship digital identity product and a key execution partner for transportation infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): The federal counterpart that funds ADOT's NEVI and SMART programs, sets Buy America compliance rules, and oversees interstate operations—directly comparable as the federal-government anchor of the same transportation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArizonaDOT
• Facebookfacebook.com/azdot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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