About DfT
The Department for Transport's aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
The Department for Transport provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. This section contains information on the Department's aims and objectives, its organisational structure, and the responsibilities of the various affiliated agencies.
The following organisation chart illustrates how the Department is structured to manage its responsibilities:
Organisation chart - 3 October 2006 (PDF 723 Kb)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) came into force on 1 January 2005 and aims to make information held by public authorities more accessible to the public and allows individuals and companies to request a wide variety of material. DfT's Freedom of Information section summarises our request handling procedures and information released in response to FOI requests.
DfT aim and objectives
An outline of the main aims of the Department, together with brief information on our targets.
- Published:
- 21 December 2005
- Last update:
- 26 January 2007
How the DfT works
The Department for Transport was set up to provide a stronger focus on delivering the Government's transport strategy. Our role is to set strategy and policy context, and to manage relationships with the delivery agencies.
Corporate publications
Annual reports, expenditure plans and summary documents.
Social responsibility at DfT
Information about the social responsibility policies and strategies in place at the DfT.
Recruitment
Information about the DfT's recruitment policies and a list of current vacancies.
Procurement
This section contains all the information you need to find out about the procurement process at the Department for Transport.
Transport strategy
This section contains information on departmental strategy. This includes cross-modal consultation papers, regulatory impact assessments and overarching strategy documents such as the Future of Transport. It also includes information on the policy development process and details about the planned Transport Direct portal for passengers.
Simplification and Better Regulation
The Department for Transport is committed to better regulation. We aim to ensure that we regulate only where absolutely necessary, our regulations and the ways we enforce them are fair and effective, and any burdens from regulation are kept to a minimum.
UK Presidency of the EU
To help meet its goal of a dynamic economy and cohesive society, the EU has developed a transport policy that allows people and goods to move around quickly, efficiently and cheaply.
Agency and transport links
A list of other informative web sites belonging to the Department for Transport and its agencies.
- Published:
- 19 September 2003
- Last update:
- 24 November 2006
Frequently asked questions about DfT
Straightforward answers to common questions about road, rail and air transport in the UK.
- Published:
- 14 February 2004
- Last update:
- 13 February 2007
Accident investigation
Links to accident investigation boards.
- Published:
- 19 September 2003
Help us to put things right: our complaints procedure
This guidance explains how members of the public may make a complaint if they are dissatisfied with DfT service delivery or administrative practices.
- Published:
- 01 October 2002
- Last update:
- 27 October 2006
