Commissioner Welcome
Commissioner Welcome Message
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) works to serve the motorists and taxpayers of the state of Indiana since its founding as Indiana State Highway Commission after World War I. Back then, the department’s task was both easy and exhaustive: Create a highway network to connect every Indiana county seat and town with a population over 5,000.
The Commission succeeded in building a network of roads and highways that linked our farms and cities, brought raw materials to factories and products to consumers, and helped solidify Indiana’s position as “Crossroads of America.”
INDOT’s mission today is much the same. Our job is to plan, build, maintain and operate a superior transportation system that enhances safety, mobility, and economic growth. Our ability to do this is directly related to Major Moves, Governor Mitch Daniels' 10-year transportation plan. Under Major Moves, we’ve launched and completed more road and bridge projects than in any corresponding period in state history. These projects – many of which have been dreamed of for decades – will benefit our state for generations to come.
But while our success is often only measured in the number of highways paved or bridges built, one of our greatest achievements is in transforming how we approach the business of building Indiana’s roads and bridges. Through hard work, an innovative spirit, and a willingness to try new things, INDOT has accomplished far more than at any other time in its history.
And don’t think we’re slowing down. INDOT is keeping its focus on building better, faster and less expensively; of reducing overhead and red tape; and preserving and maintaining our transportation assets.
Welcome to INDOT’s website. We’re excited for what our future holds and delighted to share our successes with you.
Michael B. Cline
INDOT Commissioner
Michael B. Cline Bio
Commissioner
Indiana Department of Transportation
Michael B. Cline became Commissioner of Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on June 13, 2010. As Commissioner of INDOT, Governor Mitch Daniels has entrusted Mike with overseeing all aspects of one of the state’s largest agencies. INDOT employs over 3,700 people and is responsible for the state’s highway system that includes over 11,000 centerline miles and nearly 6,000 bridges. INDOT has a $400M annual operating budget and an annual construction budget in excess of $1 billion.
Mr. Cline has 22 years of management and engineering experience in the surface transportation industry in both the public and private sectors.
From 2007 – 2010, Mike held the position of Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in Indianapolis, IN, USA. He provided executive leadership for INDOT’s six regional District Offices, State Construction Director, State Maintenance Director, and the Traffic Management Director.
From 1999 to 2006, Mike was an engineering consultant that successfully developed, designed, and managed complex transportation projects for public and private clients. He generated company sales, solved client problems and fostered long-standing relationships.
Mike worked nine years for the City of Indianapolis, serving as the City’s Traffic Administrator from 1997 to 1999. During his tenure with the City, he was responsible for the planning, design, maintenance and operation of the City’s traffic and parking meter infrastructure.
Mike was the Assistant City Engineer in Terre Haute, Indiana from 1989 to 1990.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, is a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, and is a board certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.
Mike is an active member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and was a member of ITE’s International Board of Directors from 2006 – 2008.
Mike and his wife Kimberly live in Indianapolis. They have three children Josey, Elijah and Helen.
