DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is the city's primary agency responsible for managing and maintaining its extensive transportation infrastructure. Established to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods, NYCDOT plays a pivotal role in shaping the daily commute and overall mobility within the five boroughs.

Core Responsibilities and Services

NYCDOT oversees a vast network that includes approximately 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalks, and around 800 bridges and tunnels, such as the iconic East River bridges. The agency is tasked with the installation and maintenance of nearly one million street signs, 13,250 signalized intersections, over 315,000 street lights, and more than 350 million linear feet of road markings.

Key services provided by NYCDOT encompass:

• Traffic Management: Implementing measures to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion across the city.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Rehabilitating and maintaining the city's infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, streets, sidewalks, and highways.
• Public Transit Support: Encouraging the use of mass transit and sustainable modes of transportation.
• Parking Services: Managing on-street parking regulations, issuing parking permits, and operating municipal parking facilities.
• Safety Programs: Conducting traffic safety educational programs to promote safe driving and pedestrian practices.

Recent Initiatives

In January 2025, NYCDOT implemented the Central Business District Tolling Program, also known as congestion pricing. This initiative aimed to reduce traffic congestion in Manhattan's central business district by charging vehicles entering the area during peak hours.

The revenue generated was intended to fund improvements in the city's subway and bus systems. However, the program faced legal challenges, and in June 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration ordered a halt to the tolling program, citing concerns over its financial impact on working-class commuters and small business owners.

Locations and Offices

While NYCDOT's primary headquarters is located at 55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004, the agency operates across various locations to effectively manage the city's transportation needs.

Notable facilities include the Traffic Management Center (TMC) in the Queens Plaza Court Building, which monitors traffic and controls signals throughout the city.

Additionally, NYCDOT has borough offices to address localized transportation concerns:

• Bronx: Borough Commissioner Anthony Perez
• Brooklyn: Borough Commissioner Keith Bray
• Manhattan: Borough Commissioner Ed Pincar Jr.
• Queens: Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia
• Staten Island: Borough Commissioner Roseann Caruana

Through its comprehensive services and initiatives, NYCDOT remains dedicated to enhancing the transportation experience for all New Yorkers, striving to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable urban mobility environment.

Additional Locations

• Essington, PA, USA
• Manhattan, NY, USA
• Philadelphia, PA, USA
• Oklahoma City, OK, US
• Salem, OR, USA
• Las Vegas, NV, US