ODOT manages a $6.12 billion budget that funds programs related to Oregon’s system of highways, roads and bridges; railways; public transportation services; transportation safety programs; driver and vehicle licensing; and motor carrier regulation.
Delivery & Operations accounts for about two-thirds, or about $4 billion, of ODOT’s 2023–2025 legislatively approved budget. The division spends its resources on
maintaining the highway system, bridge and pavement preservation projects, adding capacity to highways, and bicycle/pedestrian projects among others.
Debt service on bonds, the second-largest spending category in ODOT’s budget, totals $615 million. Most of this debt service is paid by the State Highway Fund; some is paid out of lottery revenue, general fund and federal funds.
Support Services Division's budget of $192.3 million provides essential services to ODOT including procurement, information systems, employee safety and human resources.
ODOT Headquarters budget of $54.9 million provides leadership and management to the agency and vital services and accountability to partners and the public. Program areas include the Office of Equity and Civil Rights including the ESB program ($27.2 million), Government Relations and Communications. Audit Services has a budget of $3.9 million.
Finance & Budget Division's budget of $80.7 million provides essential services to ODOT including financial management, budget, revenue forecasting and collecting
fuels tax. Also included are the Office of Innovative Funding and Statewide Investment Services.
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division has a budget of $311.3 million.
DMV licenses and regulates drivers and vehicles to promote safety and protect consumer interests through 60 field offices located throughout the state. The Transportation Safety Section
provides safety programs that address intoxicated driving, young drivers, use of safety belts, child safety seats and other programs.
The
Public Transporation Division and Rail Program:
Public Transportation has $465.7 million available for communities and local transportation providers to help people with special needs, those in rural areas and intercity travelers. The Rail Program regulates rail and crossing safety and to provide intercity rail service.
Commerce and Compliance Division uses its budget of $116.7 million to register and inspect trucks,
enforce weight, size, and safety regulations, issue permits, and collect the weight-mile tax. The division also include rail safety, which ensure the structural safety of railroad cars, equipment, track, crossings, signals and to maintain a safe environment for railroad employees.