Local Roads Publications
Publications
These publications are free upon request (except as noted).
Roadway Inventories, Classifications, Route Numbers, & Urban Compacts
The MaineDOT Map Viewer
A great way to easily create your own maps, see road classifications and urban compact areas, DOT projects, bridges, and much more!
- Local Road Inventory Updating
Having an accurate public road inventory is important for all 488 organized towns, cities, and plantations plus three Indian Nations, and 10 of Maine’s 16 counties. This road inventory directly affects:
Research Reports
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Yearly Traffic Counts
About the Yearly Traffic Counts
Traffic Monitoring is responsible for the collection of all types of traffic data including traffic volumes, vehicle classification, turning movements and special studies as requested by the Department. The reporting of traffic volumes is accomplished through two distinct methods involving the Continuous Count and Coverage (i.e. short term) Count programs.
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering encompasses traffic operations and traffic design.
Traffic Operations
MaineDOT's Traffic Operations section is responsible for tracking crash records, collecting traffic data and maintaining MaineDOT's electrical devices and pavement marking program. The section also includes right of way control and our sign shop.
Safety Publications
Strategic Highway Safety Plan
The Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) brings together many safety stakeholders that include various state agencies, law enforcement agencies, the Maine Turnpike Authority, AAA, and the Maine Motor Transport Association. Together they attempt to address Maine's safety concerns in a coordinated way and maximize effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the improvements in target areas. There are strategic focus areas identified that include lane departure, and mature drivers.