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Mission Statement
This mission statement embraces the organization's role as stewards and advocates for Portland's transportation system:
| The Portland Office of Transportation is the steward of the City's transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, maintain and advocate for an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility. |
Vision
This vision statement for Portland's transportation system looks beyond current "roadblocks" and maps a long-term destination for the community:
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Portland will have a sustainable transportation system that balances social, economic, and environmental values. Our system will provide safe access and mobility for residents, workers and visitors, and will provide for the efficient movement of goods. Individuals will have a broad range of safe and convenient transportation options by which to frequently walk, bicycle, carpool, or ride public transit. Streets are a resource that will also serve other public uses and gatherings. This transportation system will provide for a vibrant Central City, thriving commercial and industrial districts, and safe and diverse neighborhoods where Portland residents will want to live and work. The system will be maintained and preserved to support these uses, and to protect the investment made by Portland citizens in the city's transportation infrastructure.
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This community vision will be achieved with a solid commitment by citizens, businesses and elected officials, and strong leadership and dedicated staff within the Portland Office of Transportation. It is essential that PDOT commit to a high set of ideals and standards from which to operate, as described in the following vision for the organization:
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PDOT will be one of the world's best-run transportation agencies. Our stewardship of the transportation system will include life cycle asset management and the use of best technologies and practices. We will cultivate teamwork, and effective communication, inside and outside of our organization. Our employee training and development programs will be consistently applied to ensure a highly trained workforce that represents the diversity of our community. A strong public confidence in our management and performance will support entrepreneurial efforts, and result in sustainable funding for the transportation system.
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Vision Goals
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Public investment is preserved at a sustainable level.
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Use of current transportation system is optimized.
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Community goals are realized through system improvements.
Values
As a framework for decision-making on behalf of the public, employees and partners, we value:
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Excellent public service.
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A safe, reliable, and well-maintained transportation system.
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Transportation choices for everyone via a transportation system that supports a healthy economy, and a livable community.
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Design, construction and maintenance practices that protect the environment and result in a sustainable infrastructure.
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Community involvement.
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The publicly owned right-of-way, and management of that right-of-way to achieve a quality community, and good urban design that balances and links land use and transportation.
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A safe and supportive work environment for all employees that encourages innovation, flexibility, professional growth, teamwork, respect, reasonable risk-taking, and a "can-do" attitude.
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A diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Stewardship of the financial, physical and human resources that we manage on behalf of the public.
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A collaborative approach that fosters communication, partnerships, and teamwork, both inside and outside our organization.
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