About Caltrans
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
Mission
Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability.
Vision
A performance-driven, transparent and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork.
Goals
- Safety and Health
Provide a safe transportation system for workers and users, and promote health through active transportation and reduced pollution in communities. - Stewardship and Efficiency
Money counts. Responsibly manage California's transportation-related assets. - Sustainability, Livability and Economy
Make long-lasting, smart mobility decisions that improve the environment, support a vibrant economy, and build communities, not sprawl. - System Performance
Utilize leadership, collaboration and strategic partnerships to develop an integrated transportation system that provides reliable and accessible mobility for travelers. - Organizational Excellence
Be a national leader in delivering quality service through excellent employee performance, public communication, and accountability.
Values
- Integrity
We promote trust and accountability through our consistent and honest actions. - Commitment
We are dedicated to public service and strive for excellence and customer satisfaction. - Teamwork
We inspire and motivate one another through effective communication, collaboration and partnership. - Innovation
We are empowered to seek creative solutions and take intelligent risks.