Transportation,+Department+of

The Department of Transportation was created in 1990 (for earlier departments, see Highway Department. ) As part of the legislature's reorganization of the state government's executive branch, all functions relating to motor carrier, rail, and air transportation (formerly the responsibility of the public service commission) became the responsibility of the Department of Transportation. All motor vehicle duties, functions, and programs, which had been centered in the department of revenue and taxation, also transferred to the Department of Transportation. Construction and maintenance of the state’s highway system are the primary responsibilities for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). That includes enforcement of traffic laws, collecting highway user tax revenues, administration of driver licensing, commercial vehicle regulation and motor vehicle registration and titling. Contact information: 5300 Bishop Boulevard Phone (307) 777-4484 (Staff Offices) Cheyenne 82009-3340 Phone (307) 777-4437 (Information Desk) Fax (307) 777-4163 TTY (307) 777-4723 Email: dot_publicaffairs@wyo.gov Website: [|dot.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

Functions assigned to the Aeronautics Commission are a part of the WYDOT program.The Aeronautics Commission determines disbursement of state and federal funds for airport construction, maintenance and improvements. The Commission also has the authority to apply for, directly accept, receive and disburse any federal funds for airport construction and maintenance. Seven commissioners are appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation for six-year terms (W.S. 9-2-2004 and W.S. 10-3-101).

The Transportation Commission provides candidates for gubernatorial consideration, and the Director is appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. Each Commissioner serves a six-year term. Each county within a district is represented, in turn, by successive appointments. State law requires the minority party be represented on the Commission. Contact information: Transportation Commission of Wyoming 5300 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne 82009-3340 Phone (307) 777-4007, Fax (307) 777-4289 (2015 State Directory)

The Department of Transportation works with the Highway Patrol and the Public Safety Communications Commission.

The Highway Patrol was created in 1933 and enforces all motor vehicle laws of the state.Contact information: 5300 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne 82009 Phone 307-777-4301 Fax 307-777-3897 Website: [|whp.state.wy.us/home.htm]l

The Public Safety Communications Commission (PSCC) works with the Office of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation in an advisory capacity to promote the development, improvement, and efficiency of public safety communications systems in the state. W.S. 9-2-1101 established the 17-member Commission which is appointed by the Governor. This Commission was previously named SALECS. Contact information: Office of Homeland Security 5500 Bishop Boulevard, East Entrance Administrative Support Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-5065, Fax (307) 635-6017 Website: [|pscc.wyoming.gov] (2015 State Directory)