Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is to provide an effective and efficient transportation system that ensures the safe and convenient movement of persons and vehicles on County roads; to plan, design, and coordinate development and construction of transportation and pedestrian routes; to operate and maintain the traffic signal system and road network in a safe and efficient manner; and to develop and implement transportation policies to maximize efficient service delivery.

Budget Overview

The total recommended FY27 Operating Budget for the Department of Transportation is $70,202,739, an increase of $2,785,913 or 4.13 percent from the FY26 Approved Budget of $67,416,826. Personnel Costs comprise 49.23 percent of the budget for 453 full-time position(s) and three part-time position(s), and a total of 268.44 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 50.77 percent of the FY27 budget.

In addition, this department's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) requires Current Revenue funding.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:

• Easier Commutes
• A Greener County
• Effective, Sustainable Government
• Safe Neighborhoods
• Thriving Youth and Families

Program Performance Measures

Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable), with multi-program measures displayed at the front of this section and program-specific measures shown with the relevant program. The FY26 estimates reflect funding based on the FY26 approved budget. The FY27 and FY28 figures are performance targets based on the FY27 recommended budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY28.

Initiatives

• AI Integration and Workflow Automation
  The Property Acquisition Section will train staff and explore the use of artificial intelligence and digital automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the acquisition process. AI-assisted document review, data analysis, and correspondence generation will streamline operations, reduce processing time, and allow staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as stakeholder coordination and strategic acquisitions.

• Civilianized Parking Enforcement

  
  

  The initiative will utilize contracted personnel to provide flexible, adjustable parking enforcement coverage across Montgomery County, allowing hours and patrol locations to shift based on community needs. By enforcing non-moving violations in transportation corridors, Ride-On lots, and impacted residential neighborhoods, the program will reduce the enforcement burden on the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and improve service responsiveness for residents and communities.

  
  

Innovations and Productivity Improvements

• Form Modernization and Enhanced Property Owner Communication
  The Property Acquisition Section will undertake a comprehensive review and modernization of all standard forms, templates, and correspondence to ensure that they are written in plain language, and are clear and user-friendly for both staff and property owners. Automated form features and updated outreach materials-including visual aids and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), will enhance consistency, minimize errors, and enhance communication with residents affected by transportation projects.

Program Descriptions

  Transportation Services General Administration

Transportation Services General Administration provides overall leadership for the department and its five divisions, including policy development, planning, accountability, service integration, customer service, and the formation of partnerships. It also handles administration of the day-to-day operations of the department, including direct service delivery, budget and fiscal management oversight (capital and...

  Parking Outside the Parking Districts

This program administers, operates, and maintains the parking program outside the Parking Districts. Included in this program are residential permit parking and peak hour traffic enforcement. The residential permit parking program is responsible for the sale of parking permits and parking enforcement in these areas. Participation in the program is...

  Transportation Policy, Planning, and Project Development

This program formulates transportation and related environmental policy and provides leadership in developing a Capital Improvements Program that achieves policy goals. In addition, this program provides coordination with regional entities to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and reviews developer plans to ensure that transportation infrastructure constructed by the private sector...

  Community/Transportation Safety

This program provides engineering studies and investigations that evaluate pedestrian and traffic operations and safety deficiencies. The studies and investigations identify the need for alternative pedestrian crossing signalization or beaconing; parking conflicts; streetlighting conditions, upgrades, and maintenance; additional traffic signing and pavement marking; and sight distance deficiencies on neighborhood streets,...

  Transportation Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance

This program provides an effective and efficient transportation system, ensuring the safe and convenient movement of persons, bicycles, and vehicles throughout Montgomery County. The primary focus of this program is to proactively identify and address infrastructure within the County right-of-way that is in need of maintenance and to utilize industry...

  Non-Roadway Right of Way Maintenance

Elements supported under this program provide positive value to the quality of life for residents and visitors through green infrastructure maintenance activities located in the County right-of-way.Through scheduled maintenance and emergency response to hazardous conditions, efforts to ensure the safety of all pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists traveling within the County...

  Transportation Management, Operations and Emergency/Storm Response

This program supports the department's mission to provide an effective and efficient transportation system to ensure the safe and convenient movement of persons, bicycles, and vehicles throughout the County through daily traffic management operations, as well as its response to emergency events such as winter snow storms, severe wind/rain storms,...