Manages NYC's streets, bridges, traffic signals, and pedestrian infrastructure. Oversees street design, parking regulations, bike lanes, ferry landings, and the maintenance of 789 bridges and tunnels. Every time you cross a street, ride a bike, take a bus, or drive over a bridge, DOT's work determines whether that trip is safe and efficient. They shape how 8.3 million people move around the city every day.
Spending
$2.34B
52,427 transactions →
Payroll
$491.0M
113,134 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$1.50B
$802.8M spent
Avg Salary
$62.4K
across 113,134 records
Did You Know
Bicycle ridership over the East River bridges hit an all-time high for the fifth straight year in 2025, with an average of 28,853 cycling trips per day. The Brooklyn Bridge alone saw a 112% increase in daily riders since its dedicated bike lane opened.
| US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RESEARCH & DEVELOPEMENT CENTER | $814.3M |
| HIGHWAY OPERATIONS | $187.4M |
| TRAFFIC OPERATIONS | $108.9M |
| AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC. | $91.9M |
| TRANSIT OPERATIONS | $69.4M |
| HIGHWAY REPAIRER | 12,102 staff | $0 avg |
| ASSISTANT CITY HIGHWAY REPAIRER (DOT ONLY) | 7,096 staff | $0 avg |
| CLERICAL ASSOCIATE MOST MAYORAL AG | 5,636 staff | $52.7K avg |
| ASSISTANT CITY HIGHWAY REPAIRER |
| 3,920 staff |
| $62.9K avg |
| TRAFFIC DEVICE MAINTAINER | 3,721 staff | $73.8K avg |
Headcount
Approximately 6,000 employees
Who It Serves
All New Yorkers who walk, bike, drive, or take transit -- essentially everyone.
Category
Infrastructure & Environment