The Directorate Of Transportation

We are experiencing a transport revolution. New and emerging technology is changing the nature of work as we look to provide smarter approaches to transport. This means our engineers are on the front line, responding to some of the exciting challenges and opportunities in the transport industry.

At the Department for Transport (DfT), Engineering professionals use research and innovative ideas to continue improving the services our Government provides. They skilfully apply systems and future-thinking to some of the challenges facing our transport system today. Their evidence-based advice supports policy decisions and helps to deliver a better service for everybody in the UK.

The Strategic Objectives:

The objectives that we aim to achieve in providing a policy framework, regulation and implementation models are:

•  Competitive transport costs;
•  Safety and security improvements.
•  Reduce infrastructure backlogs;
• Improve access and time in transit.

The Values

The core values of the department are:

•  Maintain fairness and equity in all our operations;
•  Strive for quality and affordable transport for all.
•  Stimulate innovation in the transport sector.
•  Ensure transparency, accountability, accessibility and uphold the Batho Pele principle.