Strategic Initiatives Archive

A historical overview of ODOT Initiatives from 2001 through 2011

Complete 2010-2011 Key Initiatives in PDF format (568 Kb)
(originally published as part of ODOT's 2010-2011 Business Plan)
Initiative 1: “Target: Zero”
Focus on safety in the workplace, on the construction site, and with the traveling public to assure ZERO tolerance for any safety hazard.
Initiative 2: “Igniting Ohio’s Economic Engine”
Pursue job creation, business development and economic growth as hallmarks of ODOT’s construction and investment policies and programs.
Initiative 3: “All Systems Go”
Identify critical freight and passenger transportation corridors by mode and prioritize public investment to facilitate the seamless, safe, efficient movement of people and goods.
Initiative 4: “Work Smarter and Get Better Results”
Improve innovation and project delivery, with a focus on quicker decision making, stronger public and private partnerships, and “Smarter Growth” strategies.
Initiative 5: “World Class Business Practices”
Adopt world-class business practices that assure ODOT approaches its daily operations in a responsible, prudent, innovative and inclusive manner.
Initiative 6: “Go with Green”
Use the best environmentally-sensitivity practices in our operations and pilot new green initiatives as ODOT leads by example in embracing environmental stewardship and reducing energy consumption.
Initiative 7: Legislative Strategy
Pursue a comprehensive Federal and State legislative agenda to support the department’s initiatives and goals.

Complete 2008-2009 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (297 Kb)
Strategic Initiative One Restore fiscal responsibility by adjusting ODOT’s finances to address continued construction cost inflation, flat state revenues, and past program decisions; and adopt improved procedures in the Major New Construction program to match realistic trends in revenue and construction costs	Strategic Initiative Two Promote a comprehensive state and federal legislative agenda, emphasizing cooperation instead of competition, to advance Governor Strickland’s Turnaround Ohio transportation initiatives
Strategic Initiative Three In addition to our priorities of safety and congestion-reduction, broaden the criteria for project selection, especially in the category of Major New Construction, to include economic development, cost/benefit analysis, and opportunities for multi-modal integration and urban revitalization	Strategic Initiative Four Establish “Smart Growth” strategies to ensure ODOT projects take growth and local land use issues into account
Strategic Initiative Five Implement and advance cost-effective strategies for pavement preservation	Strategic Initiative Six Implement additional cost-effective strategies for traffic flow and traveler information
Strategic Initiative Five Embrace environmental stewardship by implementing internal strategies to promote clean air and energy independence
(originally published as part of ODOT's 2008-2009 Business Plan)

Complete 2006-2007 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (297 Kb)
Strategic Initiative One Deliver the Jobs and Progress Plan	Strategic Initiative Two Refine, Re-focus and Respond To Ohio’s High-Crash Locations
Strategic Initiative Three Complete the Highway Technician Comprehensive Training Program	Strategic Initiative Four Continuously Improve County Operations By Using Business Tools
Strategic Initiative Five Continuously Improve the Pavement Management Process
(originally published as part of ODOT's 2006-2007 Business Plan)

Complete 2004-2005 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (142 Kb)
Initiative One Deliver the Jobs and Progress Plan	Initiative Two Complete the Safety and Congestion Plan
Initiative Three Sustain a Steady State of Acceptable Conditions	Initiative Four Adopt A Comprehensive Pavement Management Process
Initiative Five Implement a Comprehensive Training Program For Construction and Highway Management
(originally published as part of ODOT's 2004-2005 Business Plan)

Complete ODOT 2003 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (689 Kb)
Strategic Initiative One Implementation of a modern, customer-friendly project management system and the associated business rules	Strategic Initiative Two Implement strategies to maximize traffic flow on the state highway system
Strategic Initiative Three Develop a sound, effective crash reporting and analysis system for safety	Strategic Initiative Four Update Access Ohio
Strategic Initiative Five ODOT will enhance its partnership with local governments to improve Ohio’s transportation system	Strategic Initiative Six ODOT will improve the quality of its construction plans
Strategic Initiative Seven Re-defining county priorities	Strategic Initiative Eight Continue to improve snow and ice control
Strategic Initiative Nine Build bridges faster, smarter, better	Strategic Initiative Ten Improve construction administration
Strategic Initiative Eleven Develop a strategy to better communicate and implement “ODOT Way” to all levels of the organization	Strategic Initiative Twelve Customer focus
Strategic Initiative Thirteen Improve ODOT’s accounting information system for more effective decision making

Complete ODOT 2002 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (232 Kb)
Initiative One Update ACCESS Ohio	Initiative Two Develop Strategies to Measure and Manage Congestion
Initiative Three ODOT Will Develop a Modern, Customer-Friendly Project Management System	Initiative Four Re-Defining County Priorities
Initiative Five Build Bridges Faster, Smarter, Better	Initiative Six ODOT Will Improve the Quality of Its Construction Plans
Initiative Seven ODOT Will Modernize Its Construction Administration Practices	Initiative Eight Dramatically Change the Way ODOT Currently Tests and Accepts Materials
Initiative Nine Develop Innovative Contracting Methods	Initiative Ten Expand Partnering
Initiative Eleven ODOT Will Continue to Emphasize Its Snow and Ice Initiative

Complete ODOT 2001 Strategic Initiatives in PDF format (36 Kb)
Initiative One: ODOT will adopt clear goals to improve conditions on its freeway network.	Initiative Two: ODOT will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for measuring and managing congestion in Ohio.
Initiative Three: ODOT will adopt a "sufficiency rating" system to measure roadway trends in Ohio.	Initiative Four: ODOT will enhance its snow and ice operations with state-of-the-art technology and practices.
Initiative Five: ODOT will renew its commitment to Quality Principles.	Initiative Six: ODOT will adopt a comprehensive statewide communication strategy.
Initiative Seven: ODOT will embrace partnering with contractors to improve quality and to reduce disputes.	Initiative Eight: ODOT will complete the integration of the annual work plan into its processes.
Initiative Nine: ODOT will adopt the Design-Build process as an additional project delivery method.	Initiative Ten: ODOT will develop a modern, customer-friendly project management system.
originally part of ODOT's State of the Transportation System 2000

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