Mission and Responsibilities of
ODOT Offices
Table of Contents
Office of Construction Administration
3
Office of CADD & Mapping Services
4
Office of Environmental Services
5
Office of Geotechnical Engineering
6
Office of Hydraulic Engineering
7
Office of Maintenance Administration
8
Office of Materials Management
9
Office of Pavement Engineering
11
Office of Program Management
12
Office of Roadway Engineering
13
Office of Structural Engineering
14
Office of Statewide Planning & Research
15
Office of Traffic Operations
16
Office of Technical Services
17
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Office of
Construction Administration
Mission
The Office of Construction Administration will provide expertise in construction project monitoring, specifications,
and administration.
Responsibilities/Services
 Highway Technician Training and Program Development
 Construction Knowledge – solving construction problems and constructability reviews
 Quality Assurance Reviews – consistent contract administration, inspection, and documentation
 Manual of Procedures Development
 Partnering/Mediation
 Specification Development
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Admin/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-387-1250
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5190; Columbus, OH 43223
Gary Angles, P.E.
Eric Kahlig, P,E.
Craig Landefeld,
P.E.
Office Administrator
Alternative Project Delivery
Pavement Specification
Engineer
614-466-7057
614-387-2406
Gary.Angles@dot.state.oh.us
614-644-6622
Craig.Landefeld@dot.state.oh.us
Eric.Kahlig@dot.state.oh.us
3
Office of
CADD & Mapping Services
Mission
Our mission is to provide high quality, innovative, timely, and cost effective products, services, technical
assistance, and contract support in Remote Sensing, GIS, Digital Imaging, Mapping, Surveying, and CADD; as
well as develop engineering and surveying standards, specifications, and guidelines that contain current
technology practices to create a precise, reliable, and safe transportation infrastructure.
Responsibilities/Services
Remote Sensing and Mapping
The section performs remote sensing operations for ODOT purposes. This work includes aerial photography
and LiDAR collection for a host of applications including: safety project analysis, access management
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), construction monitoring, court exhibits, planimetric mapping, and
topographic mapping for planning and design.
Survey
The survey section creates standards for ODOT surveying projects and gathers original orders only taken by
ODOT.
CADD Services
Our mission is to provide the State of Ohio’s Transportation Engineering Community with computer aided
design application support, training and innovation to be used in the planning, design, construction, and
maintenance of Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/CaddMapping/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-275-1359
Fax: 614-887-4015
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS4130; Columbus, OH 43223
Rachel Lewis, P.E.
Jana Edmunds
Tony Williams, P.S.
Mark McCloud
Office Administrator
Remote Sensing and
Mapping Manager
Survey Manager
CADD Manager
614-351-2892
614-275-1365
Rachel.Lewis@dot.state.oh.us
Jana.Edmunds@dot.state.oh.us
614-351-5504
614-387-0710
Anthony.Williams@dot.state.oh.us
Mark.McCloud@dot.state.oh.us
4
Office of
Environmental Services
Mission
The Office of Environmental Services (OES) achieves its goals and objectives through the dedicated work of staff who monitor
and implement environmental laws, rules and regulations through ODOT's environmental, design, construction and
maintenance programs in support of the department's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) while
encouraging best practices and pro-actively working toward consensus among transportation interests.
Responsibilities/Services
Environmental Policy
The Environmental Policy staff coordinate environmental processes all ODOT staff must undertake to achieve a safe,
efficient and environmentally compliant intermodal transportation system through the following programs and processes:
documentation for NEPA, training courses for ODOT personnel and consultants, and noise and air quality regulation.
Cultural Resources
The OES Cultural Resource section is composed of two sub-sections: Archaeology and History/Architecture. Our primary
responsibilities are to efficiently and effectively assist in the timely delivery of projects that comprise ODOT's
Transportation Improvement Program. In addition, our responsibilities include monitoring the application of State and
Federal laws in the evaluation of the impacts of transportation projects on Ohio's cultural resources. "Cultural Resources"
include prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic bridges, and historic buildings, sites and districts.
Eco/Permits
The Eco/Permits section staff is responsible for managing ODOT’s ecological resources and waterway permits and handling
natural resource mitigation on ODOT projects. Transportation projects that impact rivers, streams and/or wetlands
require a permit or combination of permits in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. The staff also
manages the ODOT Mitigation Inventory, which provides information on all of ODOT’s natural resource mitigation
projects
Environmental Site Assessment
The Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Unit has various responsibilities during the environmental process and for the
operation and management of ODOT facilities for product waste and tank management. These responsibilities include
assessment of NEPA transportation projects, product and waste management, and the tank management program for above
ground and underground storage tanks containing petroleum.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/Environment/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-466-7100
Fax: 614-728-7368
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS4170; Columbus, OH 43223
Timothy Hill
Erica Schneider
Matt Perlik
Office Administrator
Environmental Policy and
Cultural Resources
Eco/Permits and
Environmental Site
Assessment
614-644-0377
614-387-0134
Tim.Hill@dot.state.oh.us
Erica.Schneider@dot.state.oh.us
614-466-1937
Matt.Perlik@dot.state.oh.us
5
Office of
Geotechnical Engineering
Mission
Our mission is to provide geotechnical services and support for the planning, design, construction, and
maintenance of a safe, accessible transportation system for the people of Ohio.
Responsibilities/Services
Design Resources
The Design Resources section is divided into two subsections: the Foundations and Walls section, and the
Roadway and Geohazards section. The Foundations and Walls Section is responsible for oversight of
AASHTO LRFD design of structures foundations, foundations related items in the ODOT Bridge Design
Manual, and Geotechnical involvement in specifications committees. The Roadway and Geohazards Section
is responsible for all subgrade and earthwork construction (cuts, fills, etc.) and is active in cataloguing
Geohazards and other Geologic and Geotechnical features, employing Global Positioning, Geodetics, and
GIS.
Field Exploration
The Field Exploration section consists of Geotechnical Drilling Crews and Geologists, under the supervision
of Assistant Office Administrator Kirk Beach. The drilling crews explore the subsurface of proposed and
existing ODOT roads and projects. They also install and monitor slope inclinometers in several of Ohio's
geologically volatile areas.
Soils Laboratory
The Soils Laboratory consists of Geotechnical laboratory technicians, under the supervision of a Laboratory
Manager Geologist. The laboratory technicians test the samples collected by ODOT's Geotechnical Drilling
Crews according to the Specifications for Subsurface Explorations.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Geotechnical/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-275-1308
Fax: 614-995-5998
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5090; Columbus, OH 43223
Christopher Merklin, P.E.
Steve Taliaferro, P.E
Jawdat Siddiqi, P.E.
Kirk Beach
Office Administrator
Design Resources: Roadway &
Geohazards
Research Coordinator
Design Resources: Foundations
and Wall
Field Exploration
Soils Laboratory
614-275-1361
614-351-2873
Chris.Merklin@dot.state.oh.us
Stephen.Taliaferro@dot.state.oh.us
614-728-2057
Jawdat.Siddiqi@dot.state.oh.us
614-275-1342
Kirk.Beach@dot.state.oh.us
6
Office of
Hydraulic Engineering
Mission
Our mission is to provide cost effective and environmentally sound solutions to surface and subsurface roadway
drainage that maintains public safety by using innovative methods and materials and fostering working
relationships with all our customers.
Responsibilities/Services
The Office of Hydraulic Engineering has been given the responsibility of the oversight of all aspects of highway
drainage. This includes all bridges, prefabricated cross-drains, storm sewers, open water carriers (ditches),
pavement drainage systems, sanitary sewers, water works, erosion & sediment control items, and sub-surface
pavement drainage (underdrains).
In addition, the office develops and maintains the Location & Design Manual, Volume 2 - Drainage Design. This
manual is the primary source of information for personnel involved in drainage design for Ohio DOT. It is
intended to provide uniform procedures for implementing drainage design decisions and assure quality and
continuity in drainage of highways in Ohio.
The office is active in research activities and members of the section sit on various TRB, NCHRP, AASHTO and
ASTM committees.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Hydraulics/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-275-1359
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5220; Columbus, OH 43223
Jeffrey Syar, P.E.
Matt Cozzoli, P.E
Rebecca Humphreys,
P.E.
Office Administrator
Roadway & Bridge
Hydraulics
Environmental Hydraulics
614-275-1373
614-466-3152
Jeffrey.Syar@dot.state.oh.us
Matt.Cozzoli@dot.state.oh.us
614-387-1125
Becky.Humphreys@dot.state.oh.
us
7
Office of
Maintenance Administration
Mission
Our mission is to facilitate the maintenance of a safe, efficient, accessible highway system that fosters economic
growth and personal travel. To be a second to none in snow and ice control, maintenance of traffic and issuance
of special hauling permits for the benefit of the general public, business and political advocacy groups, as well as
our internal customers.
Responsibilities/Services
Adopt-A-Highway Program
Volunteer groups adopt a two mile section or an interchange along a State Route, United States Route or
Interstate. Groups who sign up with the program adopt for two years. We ask that they pick up a minimum of
four times each year. Participants in Adopt-A-Highway should be volunteers and not paid to pick up litter.
Groups can partner with others in adopting, but may not pay another group to pick up litter. The Department
of Transportation will provide safety training, trash bags, disposable safety vests and two signs to be used at
the beginning of the two mile section. The only cost to each group is their time
Hauling Permits
The goal of the section is to safeguard the State system of roadways and roadway structures and contribute
to the safe movement of highway traffic through the review of applications and, when appropriate, the
issuance of special hauling permits for vehicles/loads that exceed the statutory maximum legal weights and
dimensions.
Gateway Landscaping
ODOT is sowing the seeds of pride in communities around the state, through the Gateway Landscaping
Program. This program, funded by Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds, has set aside funds for
highway landscaping in Ohio communities. The program provides aesthetically appealing corridors leading
into Ohio's cities and villages.
Snow & Ice
The Snow and Ice Program begins with our county operations. The County Manager takes steps to
adequately plan and prepare for the approaching winter season. This plan includes equipment readiness,
truck routing, call-out procedures, supplemental drivers, emergency equipment rental, training, and material
inventory control. The County Manager coordinates this preseason plan with his or her District Highway
Administrator (HMA). The HMA is responsible for integrating the preseason plans of all the Counties in his or
her District to ensure the efficiency of the District's overall snow and ice control operations.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Operations/Maintenance/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-351-2300
Fax: 614-728-4099
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5120; Columbus, OH 43223
Thomas Lyden, P.E.
Jeff Honefanger
Office Administrator
Hauling Permits Section
Manager
614-644-7105
614-351-2300
Thomas.Lyden@dot.state.oh.us
Jeff.Honefanger@dot.state.oh.us
8
Office of
Materials Management
Mission
Federal Law requires each State DOT to develop a quality assurance program to assure that the materials and
workmanship incorporated into each Federal-aid highway construction project conform with the requirements of
the approved plans and specifications and that each State DOT maintain a central laboratory to administer its
quality assurance program. The Office of Materials Management‘s chief functions include materials testing (our
core function), district testing support, personnel certifications, and laboratory accreditation.
Responsibilities/Services
Aggregate
The Aggregate Section is responsible for evaluating all the aggregates that go into Ohio's Highways through
physical testing. These aggregates are used in a variety of pavements such as aggregate bases (304), hot
mix asphalt bases (301), portland cement concrete bases (305), hot mix asphalt (703.05), portland cement
concrete (703.02). The aggregates are also used for other purposes such as pipe backfill (603), slope and
channel protection (601), shoulders (617), and a variety of other uses. The section is also responsible for
interpretation of specifications related to the various aggregate uses and the implementation of new
specifications as needed.
Asphalt
The Asphalt Materials Section performs routine and special testing in support of Districts and ODOT project
contract administration, supplier certification, material investigations, and implementation of new
specifications and technology. This section supports ODOT in testing and production and works with material
suppliers and contractors in specification development and material evaluation. Also, in conjunction with the
hot mix industry, the section works to further the expectation of quality paving through specification
development and evaluation of contractor procedures.
Cement & Concrete
The Cement and Concrete Section is divided into three areas: Concrete Lab, Cement Lab, and On-site Plant
Inspection each of which is responsible for various tasks. The section also reviews and approves concrete
mix designs (PCCJMFs), performs research projects, performs training and maintains AMRL accreditation.
Chemical
The Chemical Section is in charge of testing various coatings which include traffic and bridge paint, antigraffiti coatings, and curing compounds. The chemical staff also tests deicing agents, diesel fuels, and glass
beads. In conjunction with the Cement & Concrete Section they test concrete additives such as flyash, slag,
microsilica, and cement admixtures. For the Aggregate Section the staff tests soil for silicon dioxide and
minimum resistivity.
New Products
The Division of Construction Management is assigned the responsibility and authority to evaluate new product
requests introduced to the Department. New products that have a determined need to the Department will
follow a standardized procedure from initiation through potential specification development. All requests for
new product evaluations will be initiated through the Office of Materials Management, New Products
Engineer.
Structural Steel, Welding & Metals
9
The Structural, Welding and Metals Section is responsible for quality assurance acceptance of structural steel
bridge members that are supplied by our pre-qualified structural steel fabricators (Supplement 1078). Quality
assurance reviews are performed on shop fabrication drawings for both steel and concrete bridge members.
Our section also performs quality assurance reviews on miscellaneous fabricated steel bridge components
which include expansion devices, bridge railing, bearings, and drainage systems
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Materials/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-275-1300
Address: 1600 W. Broad Street, MS5150; Columbus, OH 43223
Lisa Zigmund, P.E.
Jane Hedge
Jeff Wigdahl
Dave Powers
Daniel Miller
Maria Kerestly
Brad Young
Jeff Chandler
Office Administrator
Program Administrator
Aggregate Section Head
Asphalt Section Head
Cement & Concrete Section
Head
Chemical Section Head
New Products Engineer
Structural Steel Section
Head
614-275-1351
614-275-1317
614-275-1334
614-275-1387
614-275-1325
Lisa.zigmund@dot.state.oh.us
Jane.Hedge@dot.state.oh.us
Jeff.Wigdahl@dot.state.oh.us
David.Powers@dot.state.oh.us
Daniel.Miller@dot.state.oh.us
614-275-1349
614-275-2882
614-466-4082
Maria.Kerestly@dot.state.oh.us
Brad.young2@dot.state.oh.us
Jeffery.Chandler@dot.state.oh.us
10
Office of
Pavement Engineering
Mission
Our mission is to support the districts with standards, policy, training, procedures, data and research to allow
them to provide smooth, quiet, cost effective pavements for the traveling public at a minimum of inconvenience.
Responsibilities/Services
Pavement Design and Research
This section provides training, technical support, and assistance to Districts, consultants, and local
governments concerning the design, rehabilitation and maintenance of pavements. It performs coring and
deflection testing, forensic investigations, and designs all minor rehabilitation overlays on multi-lane divided
highways. The research functions consist of identifying research projects through solicitation of the Districts,
central office, private industry, universities, and FHWA research needs; prioritizing and initiating projects to
meet those needs; monitoring active projects to insure timely completion of the objectives; and
implementation of the research project results. The section is also responsible for performing deflection
testing of 4-lane and Interstate projects scheduled for rehabilitation and for the collection of pavement
condition data.
Pavement Inspection and Analysis
This section is responsible for collecting Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) data on the state highway system
annually and the local federal aid system bi-annually to support the pavement management system and the
Department's critical success factors. It administers the ODOT Pavement Management System by updating
the system with new data, running data analysis and optimization, analyzing pavement performance,
maintaining and revising the analysis logic, and providing support and training for the Districts. This section
also performs life-cycle cost analysis on all new pavements and major rehabilitations over four lane-miles and
prepares the pavement selection package. Additionally, this section takes the lead in publishing and updating
the Pavement Design Manual, the Pavement Condition Rating Manual, and the Pavement Standard Drawings
(BP Series).
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Pavement/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-995-5997
Fax: 614-995-5998
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5200; Columbus, OH 43223
David Humphrey, P.E.
Adam Au, P.E.
Aric Morse, P.E.
David Miller, P.E.
Office Administrator
Pavement Research
Coordinator
Pavement Design and
Research
Pavement Inspection and
Analysis
614-995-5997
614-995-5992
David.Humphrey@dot.state.oh.us
614-995-5994
Aric.Morse@dot.state.oh.us
614-995-5991
Dave.Miller2@dot.state.oh.us
Adam.Au@dot.state.oh.us
11
Office of
Program Management
Mission
The Office of Program Management’s mission is to perform statewide condition and needs analyses on Ohio’s
road network and manage ODOT’s capital programs in a fiscally responsible manner to assure the best use of
Ohio’s transportation resources.
Responsibilities/Services
Major Programs
Major Programs staff manages capital programs which include identifying and selecting new projects to fund,
ensuring each program is fiscally restrained, monitoring the scope, schedule and budget of the projects
funded, approving encumbrances and change orders.
Systems Planning
The Systems Planning Section helps to keep people safe on Ohio roads by analyzing crash data trends and
identifying locations with deficient pavements and bridges. This information is used by ODOT to prioritize
transportation investments.
Capital Reporting
Capital Reporting Program includes the current Fiscal Year Construction Program Summary, Ellis data and
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as well as Production Reports and Ohio Roadway
Functional Class Inventory.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPPM/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-466-8981
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS3260; Columbus, OH 43223
Tim McDonald
Derek Troyer
Tony Goddard
Office Administrator and
Major Programs Supervisor
Systems Planning
Capital Reporting
614-466-8981
Tim.McDonald@dot.state.oh.us
614-387-5164
614-742-9005
Derek.Troyer@dot.state.oh.us
Tony.Goddard@dot.state.oh.us
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Office of
Roadway Engineering
Mission
Our mission is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system by developing engineering policies, standards,
and guidelines, providing technical assistance and advancing state of the art engineering practices.
We accomplish our mission by assisting offices within Central Office and the Districts by acting as a consultant,
by aiding in the review, design and operation of Ohio's transportation system.
Responsibilities/Services
Design Standards
The Standards Section’s main responsibility is for the development of Roadside and Traffic Standards,
including publication of the Location and Design Manual, Volume 1; the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices; the Traffic Engineering Manual; Standard Construction Drawings and other design
documents.
Geometrics
Provide geometric reviews (Stage 1, 2 and 3) of major projects and process requests for Design Exceptions.
Q.A.R. Reviews including Design Exception process, 3R Safety Studies, District Geometric Review. Provide
Geometric Review training, technical assistance, Value Engineering Studies, Court of Claims, support for L&D
Manual Volume 1, design support for District staff. Serve on AASHTO and TRB Committees.
Studies & Access Management
Studies - Perform and review Interchange Justification Studies and capacity studies. Review developer
impact studies. Review and approve access variances. Assist in major project scope development.
Interchange Modification Studies, support for L&D Manual Volume 1, Design support for District staff. Training
for Interchange Justification Studies Academy. Analyze unconventional intersections (Continuous Flow
Intersections, Roundabouts, IJS/IMS Manual, etc.).
Access Management - Permit review for limited access facilities. Coordinate Access Management, Variances,
Appeals, Traffic Impact Studies, Basic Access Management Training.
Traffic Control
Oversight and input for policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, specifications and publications related to
Highway Lighting, Maintenance of Traffic, Markings, Signs and Traffic Signals.
Value Engineering
ORE works with District staff to coordinate ODOT’s Value Engineering reviews while a project is in design.
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established that Public Rights of Way must be accessible to all
persons. ODOT facilities must be ADA-compliant. ORE maintains standards for items such as sidewalk,
shared-use paths, curb ramps, and detectable warnings.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Roadway/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-995-2263
Fax: 614-644-4861
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS1230; Columbus, OH 43223
Reynaldo Stargell, P.E.
Maria Ruppe, P.E
Duane Soisson, P.E.
Office Administrator
Roadway Standards
Traffic Control
614-644-8177
614-466-2847
614-466-3649
Reynaldo.Stargell@dot.state.oh.us
Maria.Ruppe@dot.state.oh.us
Duane.Soisson@dot.state.oh.us
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Office of
Structural Engineering
Mission
Our mission is to provide ODOT districts with standards,
policy, procedures, training, design resources, data and
research to allow them to continually monitor and improve the quality of ODOT’s bridge inventory. This support
will enable them to provide safe, cost effective, durable and smooth riding bridges for the public, along with
providing bridges that meet the needs of Ohio’s growing economy.
Responsibilities/Services
Bridge Inspection & Maintenance
Our mission is to provide standards, policy, procedures, training and resources to enable bridge personnel to
consistently monitor and continuously preserve the quality of Ohio's bridges. This support is focused on:
 Ensuring public safety and confidence
 Providing accurate structure records
 Protecting the public investment
 Fulfilling legal responsibilities
 Identifying and assessing structure needs
Bridge Management
Bridge Inventory
 BR- 86 & 87 processing
 Inventory training
 Bridge photo log
 Quality assurance reviews
Bridge Design Resource
 Preliminary design review
 Detail design review
 Value engineering change proposal
review
Bridge Rating & Superload
 Hauling request
 Bridge rating and analysis
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Design/build review
Shop drawing review
Project scope development
New transportation product evaluation
Bridge Standards
Create the following publications:
 BDM 2004
 BDM 2007
 Standard Bridge Drawings
 Plan Insert Sheets
 Design Data Sheets
 Archived Standard Drawings
 Archived Bridge Design Models
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Structures/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-752-9976
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5180; Columbus, OH 43223
Tim Keller.
Mike Brokaw
Amjad Waheed
Jeff Crace
Sean Meddles
Office Administrator
Bridge Inspection & Maintenance
Bridge Management
Bridge Design Resource
Bridge Standards
614-995-5997
614-387-6210
614-752-9972
614-466-2744
614-466-2464
tim.keller@dot.state.oh.us
michael.brokaw@dot.state.oh.us
amjad.waheed@dot.state.oh.us
jeff.crace@dot.state.oh.us
sean.meddles@dot.state.oh.us
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Office of Statewide
Planning & Research
Mission
The Office of Statewide Planning & Research seeks to
provide planning, research and forecast services to guide
transportation decision makers and advance an efficient and effective transportation system.
Responsibilities/Services
Statewide Planning
The Statewide Planning Section manages statewide and regional planning efforts including the
statewide long-range transportation plan and works collaboratively with other agencies and ODOT
offices to ensure federal transportation planning dollars are being spent in compliance with federal
law.
Modeling & Forecasting
Using state-of-the-art or state-of-the-practice methods, the Modeling & Forecasting Section works to
produce traffic forecasts for transportation project and policy alternatives. Ultimately, the customers of
these forecasts are agencies at all levels of government who build, operate and maintain the
transportation system, as well as the general public.
Research
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Research Program provides decision-makers with
the information and tools they require to ensure Ohio's transportation system meets the evolving
needs of our residents and the traveling public. The program works to anticipate and address
transportation concerns before they become critical problems.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPR/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-466-2307
Fax: 614-995-7047
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS3280; Columbus, OH 43223
Scott Phinney, P.E.
Dave Moore
Mark Byram
Cynthia Gerst
Office Administrator
Statewide Planning
Manager
Modeling & Forecasting
Unit Manager
Research Manager
614-752-4059
614-466-0754
Scott.Phinney@dot.state.oh.us
Dave.Moore1@dot.state.oh.us
614-466-7825
Mark.Byram@dot.state.oh.us
614-466-1975
Cynthia.Gerst@dot.state.oh.us
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Office of
Traffic Operations
Mission
Our mission is to provide traffic engineering expertise and leadership, for both permanent and temporary
highway conditions, to ODOT districts and central office, other levels of government, our highway
industry partners, and the highway users by: Developing traffic control policies and standards, principally
the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Providing traffic engineering support services, such
as, plan review, field troubleshooting, signal repair, sign design and fabrication, etc.; Monitoring district
implementation of standards by establishing performance measures and assessing
performance; Developing training materials, and conducting classes in traffic engineering
specialties; Developing and monitoring a strategic research plan; Evaluating new products, techniques,
and concepts; and Publishing information beneficial to our customers
Responsibilities/Services
Signals, ITS, and Traffic Operations
The Signals and ITS Section is responsible for developing policies, guidelines, standards and
procedures for traffic signals, the Freeway Service Patrols, Incident Management and Freeway
Management Centers in Ohio. This Section also develops specifications and design plans for
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the Office of Traffic Engineering and ODOT’s Districts.
Sign Shop
The shop produces and distributes highway signs and other related traffic control devices,
develops sign material contracts, and conducts testing and evaluation of new sign materials.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Operations/Traffic/Pages/OTEHomePage.aspx
Phone: 614-466-4700
Fax: 614-644-8199
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS5160; Columbus, OH 43223
David L. Holstein,
P.E.
Jason Yeray, P.E.
Paul Trapasso
Office Administrator
614-466-3601
Dave.Holstein@dot.state.oh.us
Signals, ITS, and Traffic
Operations Section Head
Sign Shop
614-466-2168
Jason.Yeray@dot.state.oh.us
614-351-2850
Paul.Trapasso@dot.state.oh.us
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Office of
Technical Services
Mission
The Office of Technical Services mission is to provide a world-class data repository, disseminating
information to support decision-making in the areas of planning, design, construction and preservation of
Ohio's Transportation System.
Responsibilities/Services
Administration
Administration staff provide direction to the Technical Services office staff by writing policies,
developing and monitoring the office budget and coordinating fiscal, personnel and payroll matters
related to the Technical Services program.
Infrastructure Management
Infrastructure Management staff collects, edits, analyzes and reports on a variety of data collected on
our system including: Photolog Images, Highway Friction/Skid data, Highway Rideability and Highway
cores and thickness buildups. Information concerning highway behavior (deterioration, treatments)
and highway surface characteristics (friction, tire/pavement noise, rideability, splash/spray, water runoff) can be obtained from Section members. It is also the intention of this Section to assist ODOT with
advancing Transportation Asset Management.
Traffic Monitoring
This section is responsible for programming, collecting, analyzing and reporting traffic monitoring date
for interstate, US and state routes in Ohio. Traffic monitoring data includes vehicle volume, vehicle
classification and weigh-in-motion. Data is collected using manual, portable (road tube) and
permanent Automatic Traffic Recorders (ATR) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (TIS) methods
Transportation Information Management
The Transportation Information Management Section (formerly GIS/Mapping & Roadway Information)
is responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating transportation data pertaining to Ohio's
roadway system. This involves collecting and maintaining roadway attribute information on all public
roads. In addition, this section is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance
of a comprehensive and integrated Geographic Information System (GIS), incorporating ODOT's
Linear Referencing System (LRS).
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/TechServ/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 614-752-5752
Address: 1980 W. Broad Street, MS3210; Columbus, OH 43223
Andrew Williams
Brian Schleppi
Dave Gardner
Dave Blackstone
Office Administrator
Infrastructure
Management
Traffic Monitoring
Transportation
Information Management
614-752-4059 Andrew.Williams@dot.state.oh.us
614-752Brian.Schleppi@dot.state.oh.us
5745
614-752Dave.Gardner@dot.state.oh.us
5740
614-466Dave.Blackstone@dot.state.oh.us
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