​​About THE Dallas Department of Transportation

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Mission

​​​​​The mission of the Dallas Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) is to provide a safe multimodal transportation system that is reliable, efficient, equitable, sustainable, and resilient. We envision a surf​ace transportation system that enhances economic vitality, quality of life, and mobility while offering innovative, Service First solutions for residents, businesses, and visitors.​

Goals

  • Reduce safety risks on the City's transportation infrastructure through quality planning, engineering, parking management, illuminated streets, well-operating signals, and clear markings and signage for our multimodal system.
  • Maximize operational efficiency through responsible and strategic planning using quantifiable data and innovation to advance effective mobility solutions.
  • Support the City's housing, economic development, equity, and sustainability goals in collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders and partnering organizations.

Services

  • Street Lighting
  • Signals
  • Signs & Markings
  • Transportation Planning
  • Traffic Safety Engineering
  • Parking Management & Enforcement
  • Interagency Projects

Numbers (city-wide)

  • Signalized Intersections ≈ 1,400

  • Street Lights ≈ 97,000

  • Signs (all types) ≈ 150,000

  • Bicycle Lane Miles ≈ 72

  • Maintained Crosswalks ≈ 8,500

Leadership

GK Mar-23.jpeg Dr. Ghassan "Gus" Khankarli, Director

Dr. Ghassan “Gus” Khankarli, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CLTD, is the director of the Dallas Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW). Dr. Khankarli leads the department's multimodal strategic vision, including the integration of transportation assets with emerging technology needs. This includes street operations and repairs, signage and markings, traffic planning, engineering and capital improvements, asset and construction management, parking, and transportation regulation. The department has an operational budget of $170 million, a capital budget of over $500 million, and a workforce of 700 staff members.

Dr. Khankarli has over 30 years of professional experience, including serving in various capacities at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for over 20 years.

Dr. Khankarli holds a doctoral degree in Public Affairs, a MBA, and a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Dr. Khankarli is a licensed Engineer (PE), a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation.​



Contact information:
1500 Marilla Street, L1BS
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 670-6904