MDT Contacts: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) serves the public by providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality and sensitivity to the environment. Here is a list of contacts and web sites for the most commonly requested services and programs: ACTIVE PROJECTS Comment on a project Construction delays, detours and information Project Information ADA COMPLIANCE Phone: Civil Rights Bureau - 406.444.9229 AERONAUTICS Aeronautics Airline boarding data, state airport locations, commercial air travel, Air Search and Rescue ALCOHOL/IMPAIRED DRIVING Historical crash data Impaired Driving information BICYCLES Bicycle map listings Bicycle safety CAMERAS Statewide Roadway cameras CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Citizen Incident Form Claims against MDT are handled by the Risk Management and Tort Division - 406.444.2592 COMMERICIAL MOTOR CARRIER LICENSING & PERMITTING Interstate licensing and registration, Oversize/Overweight Permitting CONSTRUCTION Technical construction issues, general construction issue resolution, construction oversight and uniformity, construction project reviews, implementation and follow-up of constructability and post construction review findings, change order discussions, value engineering proposal investigation and recommendations, non-uniformity complaint resolution and implementation of new construction processes, procedures and specifications. CONTRACT PLANS Contract Management System (CMS) and other automated systems associated with the contract letting process; final engineering documents, plans, specifications, and estimates; advertisements, amendments, standard drawings, plan holders lists, standard road and bridge specifications DESIGN Consultant Design - 406.444.9252 Community Transportation Enhancement Program - 406.444.9209 Montana program that funds transportation related projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of Montana's intermodal transportation system Computer Aided Design system maintenance and information (CADD) The Highways Bureau handles technical activities on highways from the time a project is programmed until the start of actual construction. This includes location and road design, hydraulic studies, and photogrammetic mapping. The Bridge Bureau designs all major bridges for highways controlled by the department, and approves bridge design performed by consultants. Management, design, and technical support for traffic and safety engineering function; managing and coordinating the highway safety improvement and railroad crossing safety improvement programs; develops and reviews plans and specifications for geometric features, signing, pavement marking, electrical and highway safety improvement projects; and traffic and safety engineering investigations. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM Certification of minority, female and other socially and economically disadvantaged owned businesses and compliance issues DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM Business assistance to contribute to the growth and effectiveness of DBE companies in the highway industry. DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) Primary point of contact for the Department and liaison with the State Disaster and Emergency Services Operations Center. DISCRIMINATION/TITLE VI Discrimination complaints regarding services, programs and benefits provided to the general public by MDT DISTRICT AND HEADQUARTERS MDT OFFICES DRIVERS LICENSE/VEHICLE LICENSE Montana Driver Licensing - Department of Justice EMPLOYMENT Current Job Opportunities ENVIRONMENTAL Consultant Term Contract Administration, Environmental Documents, Temporary Erosion Control, Corps of Engineers and Tribal Water Resources Permits Threatened and Endangered Species Investigations, State and Federal Species of Special Concern Investigations, Wetland Determinations and Delineations, General Wildlife and Fisheries Surveys, Montana Stream Protection Act (SPA 124) Applications and Wetland Monitoring Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation, Underground Injection Control, Asbestos, Underground Storage Tanks, Air Quality Conformity, Noise Assessments Report an environmental issue FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (MONTANA DIVISION) 2880 Skyway Drive Helena MT 59602 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/mtdiv/direct.htm FINANCIAL INFORMATION Gas tax distribution and use | Questions and Answers about distribution Distribution to cities and towns - Phone: 406.444.6114 FUEL TAX EVASION/FRAUD To report fuel tax evasion or fraud please call toll-free 1.888.FUEL.LAW GENERAL INFORMATION District Office Addresses MDT Organizational Chart and Headquarters Address MDT Services Find an Employee GEOTECHNICAL Geotechnical engineering services for the design, construction, and maintenance of highways, including road subgrades, slopes, embankments, walls and bridge and culvert foundations HIGHWAYS Adopt-a-Highway litter-pick up program Active construction/maintenance projects on a state highway Information about future plans for highway projects. Information about spraying and roadside maintenance activities along highways. Report a pothole, damaged guardrail, or some other type of problem on the highway, or inquire about winter plowing or sanding. Rest Areas - general information LEGISLATURE - MONTANA STATE Legislative Branch Montana State Legislature MATERIALS LAB Tests on concrete, asphalt, soils, paint, water, fertilizer, oil, wood, metal and other products associated with highway construction MOUNTAIN PASS CONDITIONS Montana Road Condition Report (text version) PUBLICATIONS Request a Montana state highway map Montana TranPlan 21 Reports RESEARCH PROJECTS RIGHT OF WAY Property Management, access management, excess land sales, appraisals, reviews and property acquisitions Utilities - 406.444.6080 Outdoor Advertising - 406.444.6068 SAFETY Impaired Driving Motorcycle Safety Seat Belts and Child Safety Restraints Traffic Safety Records Work Zone Safety STATE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES Discoveringmontana.com TRAFFIC OPERATIONS, SIGNALS AND SIGNS Speed limits Traffic signals Traffic volumes TRAINS Passenger trains TRANSIT GRANTS Administration and monitoring of federal and state transit programs TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONERS Transportation commissioners TRANSPORTATION DATA Aviation | Accident | GPS | Traffic TRAVEL OPTIONS INFORMATION Transit TRIBAL TRUCKS Commercial Licenses, Permits and Enforcement Commercial Drivers License Motor Vehicle Inspection Responsibility for the Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) numbers for Intrastate and DOT numbers for Intrastate Tire/Chain Requirements US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Rules and Regulations WHITE CROSS HIGHWAY FATALITY MARKER PROGRAM Additional information Still can't find what you are looking for? Please use our website index or the Ask MDT form to ask us a question or tell us something. You can also contact MDT by phone at 406.444.6200. |
