States establish special purpose agencies to develop a single project. Such agencies are intended to facilitate and streamline the process because the agency is completely focused on a single task. In comparison, a state DOT might manage multiple projects and tasks that divert it from any single transportation project. The mission-oriented focus of a special purpose agency can eliminate some bureaucratic slowness and provide more purposeful completion of the work. The downside may be elimination of oversight by state transportation officials. Examples of special purpose agencies can be found in many states, including California and Texas.