Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
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| Formed | 1947 |
| Headquarters | 3500 Martin Luther King Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Motto | We connect Oklahoma |
| Employees | 552 (2012) |
| Annual budget | $223.8 million (2010) |
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| Website | www |
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (formerly Oklahoma Transportation Authority) is a government agency of Oklahoma that deals with issues regarding the Oklahoma turnpike system. Under the supervision of the Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation, the Authority's mission statement is to "construct, operate, and maintain a safe and economical turnpike system for the convenience of customers". Along with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Authority is the primary infrastructure construction and maintenance agency of the State.
The membership of the Authority consists of the Governor of Oklahoma, an ex officio member, and six members appointed by the Governor with consent of the Oklahoma Senate. There are six districts within the Turnpike System and one member is appointed from each district.
The Authority was established in 1947 during the term of Governor of Oklahoma Roy J. Turner.
The Turnpike Authority is under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation. Under Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin, Gary Ridley is serving as the Cabinet Secretary. Secretary Ridley also serves as the Director of the Authority.
The Board of Directors of the Turnpike Authority is responsible for governing the Authority. The Board is composed of the seven members, six of which are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, with the Governor serving ex officio as the seventh member. The Board is responsible for appointing the Director of the Authority, who serves as the Board's pleasure.
As of August 2016, the Board of Directors has the following members:
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