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Kirk Steudle is state transportation director Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). He began his career with MDOT in 1987. As a registered professional engineer, he has been engaged in all aspects of Michigan transportation. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm appointed him State transportation director on March 4, 2006.
Mr. Steudle administers the department’s multi-modal transportation programs, including 9,716 miles of state trunkline and 4,400 state highway bridges. MDOT currently has 2,800 employees statewide. At his appointment, Governor Granholm said: “Kirk Steudle is an internationally recognized leader in transportation system management, and he understands that the condition of Michigan’s entire transportation system is critical to economic growth, job creation and quality of life.” His past assignments include serving as MDOT’s chief deputy director, Bay Region Engineer, and deputy region engineer for the Metro Detroit Region.
Mr. Steudle represents MDOT on the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council, and chairs the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)’s Subcommittee on Asset Management and Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety. In 2004, he was a member of the National Asset Management Delegation conducting a Transportation Asset Management Seminar in Riga, Latvia, for the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and in 2005, he participated in the FHWA/AASHTO International Scan regarding Asset Management in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and England.
Mr. Steudle currently plays a leadership role in the development of Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII), working with Original Equipment Manufacturers to grow Michigan’s economy. VII is the technology that enables vehicles to communicate with the road network to promote greater safety and mobility. He sits on the board of directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. He also serves on the Strategic Highway Research Program II oversight committee and chairs the group’s implementation report to the U.S. Congress.
Mr. Steudle’s other committee assignments include serving as vice president of the 2008 Mississippi Valley Conference (he will serve as president in 2009) and the AASHTO executive committee.
Mr. Steudle is a graduate of Adrian High School and Lawrence Technological University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in construction engineering. He also served on the Essexville City Council from 1995 to 1999.
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