MDOT is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner.

MDOT's objective is to maximize taxpayers' dollars by providing a safe, efficient multimodal network that enhances economic stability and growth.

Four years later, the highway system was reorganized to broaden the scope of the commission's work, and it expanded to eight members elected from each of the state's congressional districts.

This program was designed as a means to fund the effort of moving Mississippi's citizens and goods through a shared vision among legislative leaders and grass-roots advocates.

The Transportation Commission is authorized to appoint an executive director of MDOT responsible for administering the policies of the commission and exercising day to day supervision over administrative and technical matters relating to airport and port development, highway construction and maintenance, weight enforcement, public transit and rail safety.

In 2016, MDOT celebrated 100 years of service by recognizing several major milestones that shaped that state's transportation history.

Through presentations and simulator demonstrations, the public is educated with the driving knowledge and skills to make Mississippi highways safe.

Mississippi Operation Lifesaver (MSOL) is a nonprofit public safety education organization committed to eliminating the number of incidents at highway-rail grade crossings and trespassing on railroad rights-of-way.