N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The N.C. Department of Transportation's roots lie in the State Highway Commission, formed in 1915. In 1941, the N.C. General Assembly created the Department of Motor Vehicles, consolidating services previously provided by the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue. The Executive Organization Act of 1971 then combined the State Highway Commission and the Department of Motor Vehicles to form the N.C. Department of Transportation and Highway Safety. In 1979, "Highway Safety" was dropp... ed from the department's name when the Highway Patrol Division transferred to the newly created Department of Crime Control and Public Safety. Today, NCDOT has evolved into a multimodal agency committed to supporting the travelers, economy and overall well-being of North Carolina by providing a comprehensive statewide transportation system that encompasses all forms of travel. The department's vision, mission and goals guide its daily operations to ensure its wide range of projects and services meet the state's growing transportation needs. More