MaineDOT’s Family of Plans is a set of multimodal and modal transportation planning documents that lay out the department’s vision for Maine’s transportation system, present recommendations for how to achieve the vision, and lay out the path to implementing them.
The Bureau of Planning is MaineDOT’s primary point of contact for Maine’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), municipalities, other stakeholders, and members of the public for all modes of transportation. It is also home to MaineDOT’s Tribal Liaison.
The Public Transit Advisory Council is a voluntary board established in statute to advise the State Legislature and the Maine Department of Transportation on public transit services in the state. Council members are appointed by the MaineDOT Commissioner and represent a broad range of perspectives. The Council is administered by MaineDOT.
Volunteer Transportation Programs Resource List (Excel)
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In the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 1451, Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility was enacted, requiring MaineDOT to establish this working group and develop an implementation plan to establish a mobility management approach. This implementation plan will include a timeline, budget and staffing plan, and will be captured in a report to the Transportation Committee of the Maine Legislature.
The Highway Program within the Bureau of Project Development of MaineDOT is responsible for design and construction of projects to improve the safety and mobility of Maine’s highways and streets for all users.
This site is divided into three sections containing design and construction policies, practices and procedures, engineering instructions, design guidance and other information relative to the Program’s responsibilities:
| Priority | Definition |
|---|---|
| Priority 1 Roads | These roads include the Maine Turnpike, the interstate system and key principal arterials designated as the National Highway System (NHS) like State Route 9 Brewer- Calais, US Route 2 Newport-Gilead, and US Route 1 Houlton-Madawaska. |
Below is MaineDOT's methodology to provide a fair, structured framework to prioritize programs and projects. There are two parts - the Highway Corridor Priority (HCP), and the Customer Service Level (CSL).
See the glossary for the descriptions of each level in the priorities.
The State of Maine has assembled an Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group (OSWPAG) to serve as an advisor to the Maine Department of Transportation, the Governor’s Energy Office, and other state officials regarding the development of a wind port that will allow Maine to realize the environmental and economic benefits of the rapidly developing offshore wind market in a way that reflects community values and minimizes adverse impacts.
