Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

What Kentucky Transportation Cabinet does

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is the executive-branch state government agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining transportation infrastructure and services. Operating under Governor Andy Beshear and headquartered at 200 Mero Street in Frankfort, KYTC manages highway construction and maintenance, driver and vehicle services, public transit programs, aviation, and rail infrastructure across all 120 counties through 12 highway districts. The Cabinet serves Kentucky residents directly (driver licensing, REAL ID-compliant identification, vehicle registration), coordinates non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients and transit-dependent populations via the Human Service Transportation Delivery program with 16 regional brokers, administers federal and state transit grants to local and regional transit operators, and is rolling out electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure along interstates and parkways under the federal NEVI program.

KYTC's core products span consumer-facing services and back-office technology. The Kentucky Mobile ID app, launched January 2026 on the IDEMIA Mobile ID platform, provides digital driver's licenses and state IDs accepted at 250+ airports nationwide, with expansion to Apple, Google, and Samsung wallets planned. Back-office systems include TRAK (Transportation Report and Analysis for Kentucky) for reporting, the DataMart enterprise data warehouse ingesting 110+ databases, and an Intelligent Transportation System providing real-time traffic and road condition data. The Cabinet also operates Kentucky Design and Print Services (KDPS), a commercial-style graphic design and print production unit serving other state agencies on a quote-based pricing model, and an Office of Information Technology managing 1,800+ mobile devices and GIS mapping. Capital programs include the $4.05 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project with Ohio, the I-65 Central Corridor Project replacing three aging Louisville bridges, and a NEVI-funded EV charging network with stations featuring four ports at up to 400 kilowatts each.

KYTC's business model is appropriations- and grant-based rather than revenue-generating. It is funded by Kentucky state legislative appropriations, federal NEVI program funds ($55 million obligated for EV infrastructure), Federal Transit Administration grants (Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339), and state-administered rail infrastructure grants (Kentucky Rail Crossing Improvement and Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvements programs). Services to Kentucky residents are provided free of charge as government services; the only fee-based operation is KDPS print services billed on a unit-pricing basis with free delivery in Frankfort. The Cabinet does not disclose consolidated budget or revenue figures, and its scale is best read through major program-level funding flows and the multi-billion-dollar Brent Spence Bridge capex program.

Name

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Legal name

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Website

https://transportation.ky.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is the Commonwealth of Kentucky's state transportation agency, delivering highway construction and maintenance, driver licensing, vehicle regulation, public transit coordination, rail grants, and NEVI-funded EV charging across all 120 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF)

Keywords

• State transportation services
• Public transit administration
• Highway infrastructure management
• Driver licensing services
• Electric vehicle infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: State budget funding from Kentucky legislature for transportation operations, maintenance, and capital projects
2. Federal NEVI Program Funds: $55 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program funds obligated for fast-charging stations across Kentucky interstates and parkways
3. Federal Transit Administration Grants: Federal grants including Section 5303, 5304, 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339 programs for public transit, planning, and bus facilities
4. Rail Infrastructure Grants: Nearly $3 million awarded to nine rail infrastructure projects through Kentucky Rail Crossing Improvement and Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvements programs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is a state government cabinet that plans, builds, and maintains Kentucky's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, public transit, aviation, and rail. It also administers driver licensing, vehicle registration, motor carrier regulation, federal and state transportation grant programs, the Human Service Transportation Delivery program for Medicaid non-emergency medical transport, and the federally-funded NEVI Electric Vehicle fast-charging program. It operates digital identity (Kentucky Mobile ID), real-time traffic/road condition portals, and enterprise data platforms (TRAK, DataMart, ITS) in support of these services.

Product overview

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet operates as a unified platform of government transportation services rather than a single commercial product. The Cabinet provides core services including Kentucky Mobile ID (digital driver's license app), NEVI EV charging infrastructure, Human Service Transportation Delivery (non-emergency medical transport coordination), and Kentucky Public Transit grant programs. Supporting infrastructure includes Kentucky Design and Print Services and the Office of Information Technology which manages GIS mapping, an enterprise data warehouse with 110+ databases, and an Intelligent Transportation System. Federal grant programs (Sections 5303, 5304, 5307, 5310, 5311, 5339) provide transit funding, while the HSTD program coordinates Medicaid transportation through 16 regional brokers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kentucky Mobile ID: Official digital driver's license and identification card app for smartphones enabling contactless identity verification
• Kentucky Design and Print Services (KDPS)
• Human Service Transportation Delivery (HSTD)

Products and services

• Kentucky Mobile ID
• NEVI Electric Vehicle Charging Program
• Human Service Transportation Delivery (HSTD)
• Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program
• Section 5310 Elderly and Disabilities Program
• Section 5311 Non-Urbanized (Rural) Area Program
• Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants
• Kentucky Public Transit
• Kentucky Design and Print Services (KDPS)
• Driver and Vehicle Services
• Department of Highways Services
• Department of Aviation Services
• Department of Rural and Municipal Aid

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 fully electric vehicles supported by expanding charging infrastructure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Francis EnergycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 May 2026Private company that builds, maintains, and operates EV charging stations at Casey's locations under the NEVI program. Stations feature four ports capable of up to 400 kilowatts each.
• Casey's General StorescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Convenience store chain hosting EV fast-charging stations at their locations. The 10th station opened at 4455 Russellville Road off Interstate 165 Exit 5 in Bowling Green.
• South Central Kentucky (Glasgow EV Station)minorOthers · 25 March 2026South Central Kentucky region hosting the 6th EV charging station at Casey's in Glasgow, featuring four 400kW ports awarded $706,000 through Kentucky's EV Charging Program.
• Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnered under the Human Service Transportation Delivery (HSTD) program. KYTC coordinates transportation services for Medicaid members, the blind, and vocational rehabilitation clients previously handled by multiple agencies.
• Kentucky Education and Workforce Development CabinetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency participating in the Coordinated Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) alongside Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
• IDEMIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for Kentucky Mobile ID app platform enabling digital driver's licenses. App developed on IDEMIA Mobile ID platform and accepted at 250+ airports nationwide.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North Carolina Department of Transportation: State DOT with comparable multimodal responsibilities and a similarly large capital program. Frequently compared to KYTC on federal funding capture and project delivery.
• Indiana Department of Transportation: Adjacent state DOT operating across highways, multimodal planning, and EV infrastructure along the I-65/I-75 corridor. Directly comparable in scope, federal grant reliance, and district-based delivery model.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Large state DOT operating a comparable portfolio of highways, transit, driver services, and aviation. Peer for benchmarking scale of driver licensing modernization and EV deployment.
• Missouri Department of Transportation: State DOT with a comparable mix of highway maintenance, multimodal planning, and federal grant administration. Peer in scale and rural-urban service distribution.
• Ohio Department of Transportation: Neighboring state DOT that is KYTC's joint partner on the $4.05B Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Operates the same mix of highway, transit, rail, and driver-services functions at comparable scale, making it the closest functional peer.
• Illinois Department of Transportation: Neighboring Midwest state DOT with extensive highway, transit, and freight responsibilities. Comparable in operating model and federal-funding exposure.
• West Virginia Department of Transportation: Neighboring Appalachian state DOT with similar rural-urban service split and significant federal-aid reliance. Direct peer for rural transit and human service transportation programs.
• Tennessee Department of Transportation: Neighboring state DOT with overlapping interstate, freight corridor, and EV charging responsibilities. Highly comparable mandate, funding mix, and rural-urban service split to KYTC.
• Virginia Department of Transportation: Large state DOT with similar multi-modal mandate (highways, transit, rail, EV) and an active digital-services portfolio. Useful peer for benchmarking Kentucky Mobile ID-style initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration: Federal-level transportation authority that funds and oversees state DOTs including KYTC. Broader in scope but defines the regulatory and funding environment in which KYTC operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kytc120
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transportation-cabinet-kentucky

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments4 records

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