DOT’s mission is to provide for safe, efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.
Our Department serves all residents of New York City as well as commuters, tourists and other visitors that use our City’s streets, sidewalks, waterways and public plazas. We also serve the trucking industry and other businesses that rely on our transportation infrastructure for their business needs. We serve users across different modes and needs including: pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, truck drivers, the elderly, the disabled and the very young.
