Mission, Shared Values and Code of Ethics

Mission Statement

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Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life.

Shared Values in Public Service

• Be responsive to customer needs, consider what the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) does in terms of how it benefits our customers, and treat customers with respect, courtesy and fairness.
  
  
• Commit to safety and continuous improvement in everything we do, learning from mistakes and successes alike.
  
  
• Trust, respect, support and encourage each other.
  
  
• Respect and protect the public investment.
  
  
• Make decisions based on facts and sound judgment and accept accountability for our actions.
  
  
• Strengthen our expertise in using information, tools, and technology to achieve high performance and stay on the cutting edge.
  
  
• Think ahead, acting and planning creatively for today and tomorrow.

Code of Ethics

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its Department of Transportation, I will:

• Commit to be a trusted steward of public resources
  
  
• Act with integrity in all relationships and actions in the work environment
  
  
• Abide by Virginia’s Standards of Conduct for employees
  
  
• Not engage in conflicts of interest between my private interest and my professional role
  
  
• Not use public resources for personal gain
  
  
• Not accept or give gifts in violation of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act
  
  
• Not knowingly make a false or fraudulent statement
  
  
• Not knowingly conduct or condone any illegal or improper activity