The Department’s Strategic Plan

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has developed a strategic plan that guides the organization as it works to manage transportation in the City of Los Angeles and supports the Mayor’s transportation initiatives: convenience, reliability, speed and safety.

LADOT’s strategic plan outlines a vision, mission statement, goals and values for the Department to use as it continues to improve transportation.

Vision
Los Angeles will have a world-class transportation system that supports a high quality of life in an urban environment with continued economic prosperity for the region.

Mission
LADOT is a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operations of transportation systems in the City of Los Angeles and partners with sister agencies to improve transportation service and infrastructure in the city and the region.

Motto
Moving Los Angeles Forward

	Strategic Goals
	Transform LADOT to be the leader in mobility in Los Angeles. Set and achieve long-term outcomes for transportation in Los Angeles: a strategic transportation plan, stakeholder collaboration and transportation think-tank. Improve services and products to enhance quality of life by increasing mobility and safety. Utilize pricing to both manage demand and supply in transportation modalities. Use strategic sourcing as a means to effectively deliver and manage services and programs. Acquire additional transportation funding resources for the City of Los Angeles. Utilize technology and innovation to have more options in crafting better solutions.

	Values
	Our values can be summarized with an acronym we know well: LADOT. Leadership We serve the public. We propose solutions to transportation challenges. We tell the truth. Accountability We say what we mean and we do what we say. Our employees are trustworthy, honest, professional & fair. We are stewards of taxpayer dollars. Delivery We always strive to finish projects safely, on time, on budget & at quality. We celebrate & communicate our successes. We push to do more & do better. Openness We communicate with each other in a respectful manner. We are willing to revisit past decisions & practices. We communicate effectively outside the department. Teamwork We support each other and our work within LADOT. We collaborate with our external partners.