Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Department of Transportation



Our Culture

NJDOT's mission statement is connecting communities, but to do that successfully, we needed to build a diverse, driven, and determined culture. Whether you want to create a work family, or leave work on time to get home to your family, our thousands of employees agree.

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Diversity & Inclusion


The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is an organization comprised of employees from various demographic backgrounds with diverse areas of expertise. As a public agency, we strive to establish a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and encourage innovative thinking, employee engagement and contributions at all levels. We embrace what makes us different and unique through heritage celebrations that facilitate opportunities to learn more about the cultures that make up our workforce. NJDOT continues to develop and implement strategies that support employee's wellbeing and foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. All employees are held accountable to ensure their behaviors support a positive, respectful, and professional work environment.









Commitment to Communities


NJDOT plays a significant role in preserving and improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in New Jersey and uses the transportation network.
We are committed to providing a safe, reliable, resilient and equitable transportation system for our communities.





Our Values


Our 3200 employees believe the way we do things matter. We are driven by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, communication, and collaboration. Our biggest successes come through our collective efforts as a team.



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Safety

Nothing is more important to us than everyone goes home every night.

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Integrity

We take on responsibility and promote trust and accountability through our actions. We communicate, we collaborate, and we do what we say we will do.

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Equity

We strive to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for everyone.

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Innovation

We encourage our employees to look at the problem from a different angle.





Last updated date:May 23, 2024 1:53 PM