West Virginia Department of Transportation

What West Virginia Department of Transportation does

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is a state government agency headquartered at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston, West Virginia, responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of multimodal transportation infrastructure across all 55 counties of the state. It manages 39,138 miles of public roads (including 34,945 miles of state-owned roads, 555 miles of Interstate, and 86 miles of the West Virginia Turnpike), 7,276 bridges, public transit, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and port facilities through seven operating divisions: the Division of Highways (WVDOH), Division of Motor Vehicles, Division of Public Transit, State Rail Authority (now within the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities), Aeronautics Commission, Public Port Authority, and the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities created in 2022.

Its core technology stack is conventional enterprise transportation software: ArcGIS web applications for project mapping and geospatial visualization, AASHTOWare Project for contract administration and construction analytics, BidX for electronic bidding, an e-Ticketing portal for materials tracking, WV LTAP for workforce training delivery, and the WV511 system for real-time public road condition reporting. WVDOT provides regional travel forecast modeling and planning support to seven Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Workforce is supported through a structured TRET five-level technician certification program, a Transportation Worker Apprenticeship, co-op and summer employment programs, a $12,000 scholarship, and an A.A.S. Highway Engineering Technology partnership with BridgeValley Community and Technical College.

WVDOT's funding model is government appropriations — a combination of state funding (gas taxes, highway user fees, general fund) and federal surface transportation grants administered under MAP-21 and FAST Act. Specific budget proxies include approximately $400 million in annual road construction program advertising, $55 million average annual snow and ice control budget, and toll revenue from the 86-mile West Virginia Turnpike. Select fee-based services include a $100 Transportation Engineering Technician Certification application fee and a $50 biennial renewal maintenance fee for non-DOH employees. WVDOT serves West Virginia residents and businesses, federal and state partner agencies (FHWA, FRA, FTA), MPOs, construction contractors, and regional transit providers. The agency manages the second largest highway system in the United States relative to state land area, with over 5,000 employees across 195 job classifications.

Name

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Legal name

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Website

https://transportation.wv.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

WVDOT is the West Virginia state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains the state's multimodal transportation network, including 39,138 miles of roads, 7,276 bridges, public transit, rail, aviation, and ports, serving state residents, businesses, and federal transportation partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511), Other Support Activities for Road Transportation (48849), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (WZ-ITS) & Temporary Signal Systems (TLAJACAN)

Keywords

• Highway construction services
• Transportation infrastructure management
• Road maintenance services
• Public transit operations
• Driver licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: State and federal transportation funding through appropriations, gas taxes, and highway user fees. The agency receives funding through MAP-21 and FAST Act federal surface transportation legislation.
2. Snow Removal Budget: Average annual budget of $55 million dedicated to snow removal and ice control operations (November through March)
3. Road Construction Program: Highway construction and maintenance funded through state and federal programs, with annual construction advertising of approximately $400 million in projects
4. Toll Revenue: West Virginia Turnpike toll revenue (86 miles of turnpike)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is a state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains the state's multimodal transportation infrastructure. It oversees more than 35,000 miles of public roads, 7,276 bridges, public transit, rail, aviation, and freight systems through multiple divisions including the Division of Highways (WVDOH), Division of Motor Vehicles, Division of Public Transit, and State Rail Authority. The agency delivers services across 10 geographic districts covering all 55 West Virginia counties.

Product overview

The West Virginia Department of Transportation operates as a multimodal transportation agency managing comprehensive infrastructure and services through multiple divisions. The core offerings include the Division of Highways (planning, engineering, construction, and maintenance of 35,000+ miles of roads and 7,276 bridges), Division of Motor Vehicles, State Rail Authority, and Division of Public Transit. Supporting programs include workforce development through apprenticeship programs (Transportation Worker Apprenticeship), technician certification (TRET), co-op and summer employment, and educational reimbursement. Digital services include the WV511 road conditions system, ArcGIS-based project mapping, BidX electronic bidding, and e-Ticketing portal. The agency also manages the Roads To Prosperity construction program and the 2050 Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan for statewide planning through 2050.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Division of Highways Services Core transportation infrastructure management including planning, engineering, construction, maintenance, and traffic regulation of more than 35,000 miles of state-owned roads and 7,276 bridges. Serves West Virginia residents, commuters, commercial vehicle operators, and the traveling public.
• Division of Motor Vehicles Driver licensing, vehicle registration, and motor vehicle regulatory services for West Virginia residents and commercial vehicle operators.
• Snow Removal and Ice Control Winter road maintenance service covering over 35,000 miles of state-maintained roadways, with average annual budget of $55 million, operating November through March.
• State Rail Services Rail transportation management including freight rail administration, passenger service coordination, operation of the South Branch Valley Railroad (52.4 miles), and oversight of the West Virginia Central Railroad (132.1 miles).
• Public Transit Services Funding and coordination of regional and local public transit and mobility services through the Division of Public Transit for West Virginia residents statewide.
• WV511 Road Conditions Real-time traffic information, road conditions, and weather updates via the wv511.org website and phone hotline for West Virginia travelers.
• TRET Certification Program Transportation Engineering Technician Certification program providing a career pathway with professional development, formal education measurement, and certification through five levels, with a $100 application fee (waived for WVDOH employees and recent college graduates) and $50 biennial renewal fee.
• Electronic Bidding System (BidX) BidX electronic bidding platform for contractor submissions and procurement of construction and consultant contracts, used by road and bridge contractors doing business with WVDOT.
• e-Ticketing Portal Electronic ticketing system for construction project documentation and material tracking on WVDOT construction projects.
• Project Map and Road Search Online mapping tools for project visualization and state road search by address, powered by ArcGIS technology, available to contractors and the public.
• ADA Transition Plan Services Americans with Disabilities Act compliance services including accessibility improvements, disability access complaint handling, and ADA coordinator support for the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed 39,138 miles of public roads (as of December 31, 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freight RailroadscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with freight railroad operators for rail transportation planning and goods movement across West Virginia and connecting regions.
• Federal Railroad AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal regulatory agency overseeing railroad safety and funding; coordinates with WVDOT on state rail planning requirements and federal grant administration.
• Surface Transportation BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency regulating railroad transportation; WVDOT coordinates on rail service and abandonment decisions affecting the state.
• Association of American RailroadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing freight railroads; participates in state rail planning and policy development.
• American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation representing short line and regional railroads; supports preservation of essential rail service in West Virginia.
• Operation LifesaverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail safety education organization; supports public awareness of railroad crossing safety in West Virginia.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal partner for highway transportation; oversees MAP-21 and FAST Act compliance, provides funding and regulatory guidance for state highway programs.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven MPOs in West Virginia's urbanized areas coordinate with WVDOT on metropolitan transportation planning and air quality compliance.
• South Branch Valley RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner52.4-mile state-owned short line railroad operated by WVDOT State Rail Authority; provides freight service in the Eastern Panhandle.
• West Virginia Central RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner132.1-mile state-owned railroad overseen by WVDOT; provides freight service and tourism opportunities in the state.
• MARC Commuter Rail ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVDOT maintains two train stations in the Eastern Panhandle and leases a third for MARC commuter rail service connecting to Washington, DC.
• BridgeValley Community and Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for A.A.S. Highway Engineering Technology Program; provides academic credit toward degree while obtaining work experience with WVDOH.
• West Virginia Railroad Tourist AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates tourist and heritage railroad operations in West Virginia; supports rail tourism development.
• Aeronautics CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState commission promoting air passenger service and aviation infrastructure in West Virginia; coordinates with WVDOT on aviation planning.
• Division of Public TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVDOT division funding and coordinating regional and local transit and mobility services statewide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheWVDOT
• Facebookfacebook.com/WVDOT
• Xx.com/WVDOT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-of-west-virginia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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