§508.5. Office of transformation; functions; powers and duties

            A. There is hereby created within the Department of Transportation and Development the office of transformation which shall operate under the direction and supervision of the deputy secretary. The purpose of this office shall be to implement strategies and initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency within the department.

            B. In addition to its other duties, the office of transformation shall implement the following measures for the purpose of improving efficiency within the department:

            (1) Develop, implement, and evaluate annually Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). At a minimum, the strategic goals of these KPI's shall focus on asset management, workforce efficiency, innovation, safety, and stakeholder customer services.

            (2) Develop and implement a quantitative methodology for the prioritization of capacity projects. This methodology shall account for the measurable benefits of each project, including but not limited to anticipated impacts on economic development, and shall serve as a basis for the systematic ranking and scheduling of project delivery.

            (3) Develop standardized project selection templates for use across the department’s various programs. The templates shall identify the necessary data elements and evaluation criteria required for the identification, assessment, and prioritization of departmental projects in a consistent and objective manner.

            (4) Identify routine pavement preservation projects that are appropriate for management and execution solely by the department’s district personnel. Upon such identification, responsibility for the implementation of said projects shall be transferred to the respective district offices, with the goal of enhancing operational efficiency and localized project delivery.

            (5) Identify and implement opportunities to outsource routine maintenance activities in order to more effectively provide safety-critical repair and maintenance of the state highway system in a timely manner.

            Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.