Udot Region 1

What Udot Region 1 does

Udot Region 1 is the northern Utah regional office of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), a state government agency headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, with 169 employees dedicated to planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining Utah's transportation infrastructure. The agency operates through four regional offices and consolidates its operations into functional divisions including Traffic Management, Motor Carrier, Rail, Traffic and Safety, Aeronautics, and Internal Audit.

UDOT's core technology stack centers on a world-class Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) comprising a 24/7 Traffic Operations Center, a statewide fiber optic communications backbone, 1,200+ connected traffic signals, thousands of field devices (cameras, count stations, ramp meters, Variable Message Signs), and 200+ Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations that feed predictive weather forecasts and variable speed limit control. Electronic toll collection is delivered through the Express Pass transponder system on the I-15 Express Lanes, with dynamic zone-based pricing from $0.25 to $2. Motor carrier services include online oversize/overweight permitting and eight physical ports of entry for commercial vehicle inspection. The Rail Division provides safety oversight for highway-rail grade crossings and transit systems, administering federal Section 130 funds and state crossing safety grants. Internal operations are supported by Electronic Program Management (ePM), Bentley ProjectWise for document management, and MasterWorks for construction and materials management.

As a state government entity, UDOT is funded through state legislative appropriations, federal transportation grants, fuel taxes, and user fees (tolls, permits, oversize/overweight fees). Pricing models include usage-based tolling, transaction-based permit fees (single trip, semi-annual, annual), and monthly administrative charges for Express Pass accounts. Customers span Utah residents and travelers (511 traveler information, road conditions), commercial motor vehicle operators (permits, inspections), trucking companies, railroad operators (UPRR, BNSF, Amtrak, short line), Utah Transit Authority, engineering contractors and consultants, and local government entities. The Transportation Technology Group is pursuing connected and automated vehicle (CAV) development to position Utah as a CAV frontrunner.

Name

Udot Region 1

Legal name

Utah Department of Transportation

Website

https://udot.utah.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Udot Region 1 is the northern Utah regional office of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), a state government agency operating statewide transportation infrastructure including traffic management, electronic tolling, motor carrier permitting, rail safety oversight, and intelligent transportation systems for Utah residents, commercial drivers, and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dynamic Message Signs & Traveler Information Systems (DMS/511, VMS/CMS) (TLAJACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs (TLAJABAL), Data, Monitoring & Analytics for CV Compliance (Sensors, Imaging, Dashboards, Reporting) (TLAJAKAJ), Privacy, Security & Compliance for Tolling/RUC (Data Governance, Audit) (TLAJABAK), Roadside Emergency Communications & Dispatch (Call Boxes, 511 Integration) (TLAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Traffic management services
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Motor carrier permitting
• Highway construction
• Transportation infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City, UT

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Toll Collection - Express Lanes: Revenue from I-15 Express Lanes toll collection via Express Pass transponders. Solo drivers pay dynamic tolls ranging from $0.25 to $2 per zone depending on congestion, with peak times commanding higher prices. Express Pass devices cost $6.99 plus $25 prepaid tolls, with $2.50 monthly administrative charges offset by accrued tolls.
2. Motor Carrier Permits: Fees collected from oversize/overweight vehicle permits, Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) authority permits, and mobile/manufactured home movement permits. Permits issued on single trip, semi-annual, or annual basis.
3. Federal and State Transportation Funding: Administration of Federal Section 130 funds and State Railroad Crossing Safety Grants program for rail-highway grade crossing safety improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UDOT Region 1 operates as a government transportation agency providing statewide traffic management via an Intelligent Transportation System with over 1,200 connected traffic signals, a 24/7 Traffic Operations Center, and a world-class fiber optic network. The agency delivers electronic tolling through the I-15 Express Pass system, motor carrier permitting for oversize/overweight vehicles, rail-highway crossing safety oversight, traveler information via 511 and udottraffic.utah.gov, and advanced road weather forecasting through 200+ RWIS stations.

Product overview

UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) Region 1 operates as a government transportation agency providing comprehensive infrastructure management and traveler services. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services centered on Traffic Management Division (ITS and Traffic Operations Center) for real-time traffic control including over 1,200 coordinated signals, incident management, and ramp meters. The Express Pass system provides electronic toll collection for I-15 Express Lanes via transponder technology. The Motor Carrier Division manages oversize/overweight permits and commercial vehicle regulation. Rail Division oversees highway-rail grade crossing safety. Business operations are supported by internal tools including ePM (project planning), MasterWorks (construction management), and ProjectWise (document management). Public safety education includes the Truck Smart program for commercial vehicle awareness and the Zero Fatalities initiative. The Transportation Technology Group advances connected and autonomous vehicle readiness. All services are connected via a world-class fiber optic network managed from the Traffic Operations Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic Management Division Services Comprehensive traffic management services including coordinated traffic signals, incident management, ramp meters, variable message signs, 511 traveler information, and the udottraffic.utah.gov website, operating 24/7 from the Traffic Operations Center for the traveling public across Utah.
• Express Pass / Express Lanes Electronic toll collection system for I-15 Express Lanes using a windshield-mounted transponder. Solo drivers pay dynamic tolls ranging from $0.25 to $2 per zone based on congestion; HOV vehicles use the lanes with the transponder in HOV mode. Device costs $6.99 plus $25 in prepaid tolls, with monthly administrative charges offset by accrued tolls.
• Oversize/Overweight Permit System Online permitting system for motor carriers operating vehicles exceeding legal dimensions or weight in Utah. Permits are issued on single trip, semi-annual, or annual basis, covering divisible loads, non-divisible loads, and Longer Combination Vehicles (LCV). Loads exceeding 17'6" H, 17' W, or over 300,000 lbs require additional processing.
• Rail Division Services Oversight and safety services for transit systems and all public highway-rail grade crossings in Utah. Services include diagnostics, inventories of every public crossing every three years, rail-related standard drawings and specifications, and administration of Federal Section 130 funds and State Railroad Crossing Safety Grants.
• 511 Traveler Information System Statewide 511 telephone information system providing real-time traffic conditions, road conditions, and weather conditions to the public throughout Utah, supplementing the udottraffic.utah.gov website.
• Rail Ombudsman Facilitates meetings to resolve disputes between rail companies and local government entities, large public transit districts, or private property and livestock owners in Utah. Handles safety, at-grade crossings, fencing, livestock injury, railroad maintenance, and track realignment issues.
• Truck Smart Program Public safety education program focused on helping drivers safely interact with large trucks, covering No-Zones, wide turns, stopping distances, and professional driver safety. Includes an online course, printable materials, and a driver education toolkit for the general public and commercial drivers.
• Traffic and Safety Division Services Statewide transportation safety services including work zone safety, school zones, traffic signal management, active transportation, crash studies, safety improvement programs, the Zero Fatalities program, and the Vulnerable Road Users Safety Assessment for the traveling public and partner agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11:1 cost/benefit return from UDOT Weather Program to taxpayers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Utah Transit Authority (UTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDOT Rail Division coordinates with UTA for transit systems oversight and safety. UTA is a major public transit provider in Utah requiring state safety oversight and railroad crossing coordination.
• Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPRR is a major freight railroad operating in Utah. UDOT Rail Division coordinates railroad-highway grade crossing safety, diagnostics, and maintenance oversight with UPRR.
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNSF operates freight rail in Utah. UDOT coordinates railroad-highway crossing safety and regulatory oversight with BNSF.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMCSA is a federal agency setting CMV safety standards. UDOT Truck Smart program partners with FMCSA for commercial vehicle safety regulations and compliance.
• Zero Fatalities ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZero Fatalities is Utah's statewide traffic safety initiative. UDOT Truck Smart program partners with Zero Fatalities for commercial driver education and public safety awareness campaigns.
• Utah Trucking AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtah Trucking represents trucking industry interests. Partnership supports Truck Smart program for commercial driver safety and regulatory compliance.
• AmtrakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmtrak provides passenger rail service in Utah. UDOT Rail Division coordinates on safety and crossing matters with Amtrak.
• Savage Bingham & Garfield RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort line railroad operating in Utah. UDOT Rail Division provides oversight and coordination for railroad-highway crossings.
• Heber Valley RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourist/heritage railroad in Utah. UDOT Rail Division coordinates on safety matters and crossing oversight.
• Connected and Automated Vehicle Industry PartnersstrategicTechnology or IntegrationUDOT Transportation Technology Group works with CAV industry stakeholders to position Utah as a frontrunner in connected and automated vehicle development and implementation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT): CDOT is the most directly comparable state DOT to UDOT — similar-sized Western state, operates Express Lanes with dynamic tolling on I-25 and C-470, runs a sophisticated Traffic Operations Center, and pursues CAV initiatives through its RoadX program.
• Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT): NDOT is a regional state DOT peer with similar scale, fiber-based traffic management, and freeway operations responsibilities across a comparable geographic footprint, including ramp meters, VMS, and FAST cameras.
• Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT): ADOT is a regional state DOT peer operating in the Mountain West with comparable ITS deployments, highway management responsibilities, and motor carrier oversight — overlapping customer base with UDOT for interstate freight.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): WSDOT operates Good To Go! electronic tolling on I-405 and SR 167 express toll lanes with dynamic pricing, runs a 24/7 traffic management center, and manages ferry and rail-highway crossing programs analogous to UDOT's portfolio.
• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): ODOT is a regional state DOT peer operating adjacent to Utah, with comparable ITS programs, weather-responsive traffic management, and a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program structure aligned with UDOT's STIP process.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans is the broadest-incumbent state DOT, operating an enormous highway and ITS footprint including express lanes, ramp metering, and TMCs — providing a scaled reference point for UDOT's traffic management capabilities.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): TxDOT is the largest state DOT in the U.S. and operates the most extensive highway system; it provides a broad-incumbent benchmark for UDOT on tolling, CAV initiatives, and statewide ITS operations.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): FDOT is a large state DOT with advanced SunGuide TMC operations, statewide ITS integration, and active toll/managed-lanes programs — comparable as a broad incumbent in transportation technology deployment.

Emerging players

• North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA): NTTA operates toll roads in North Texas with transponder-based electronic tolling and dynamic-pricing capabilities that overlap UDOT's Express Pass system, providing an operator-side peer for managed-lane economics.
• E-470 Public Highway Authority: E-470 is a Colorado toll-road operator with ExpressToll transponder-based dynamic pricing and back-office operations; directly comparable to UDOT's Express Pass business model and a relevant operator benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/UtahDOT
• Instagraminstagram.com/utahtransportation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/udot-region-1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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