Explore FY2009 Budget
Agency: Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for all of New York City's transportation needs. They are tasked with developing and maintaining a transportation system that safely, efficiently, and responsibly moves people and goods throughout the City. The DOT also encourages the use of mass transit and sustainable modes of transportation to decrease traffic and congestion on City streets. The DOT has a staff of over 4,000 that oversees approximately 5,800 miles of streets, sidewalks, and highways, as well as 789 bridge structures, including six tunnels. The Department also operates the Staten Island Ferry. Janette Sadik-Khan is the commissioner of DOT; for more information, go to www.nyc.gov/dot.
|
Program |
2009 Plan Total (in thousands of $) |
|
Bridges |
72,680 |
|
General Management & Administration |
49,993 |
|
Vehicles & Facilities Management |
31,622 |
|
Ferries and Alternative Transit |
92,145 |
|
Roadways |
188,666 |
|
Traffic Operations and Safety |
270,711 |
|
Total |
$705,817 |
