How the Transportation Department Is Organized

The transportation department's 1,829 employees are divided into five divisions and a support organization designed to serve and maintain the transportation needs of the state. The transportation department's five divisions are: Aeronautics, Highways, Motor Vehicles, Planning, and Public Transportation. The six support offices are: Budget, Policy and Intergovernmental Relations, Internal Review, Public Affairs, Administration, Information Systems, and Civil Rights.

Administrative Districts
The transportation department's headquarters are in Boise. But because Idaho has such varied geographic regions, the transportation department divides the state into six administrative districts. Each district is responsible for transportation planning, construction and maintenance of the highways within its boundaries.

Administrative district offices are located in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Boise, Shoshone, Pocatello and Rigby. Within these administrative districts are 36 maintenance sheds whose staff keep Idaho roads repaired and opened. The Division of Aeronautics office is located at the Boise airport.