Local Law 11 requires the Department of Transportation to identify the twenty highest crash locations, based upon a ranking of the total number of crashes involving pedestrians. The New York City Pedestrian Safety Study & Action Plan examines eight years of traffic crash data to identify the underlying causes that can be addressed to reduce these crashes. The Department of Transporation recommends a comprehensive set of actions, which consists of highly targeted, data-driven elements including engineering, enforcement, public communication, and policy and legislation.
The Department of Transportation published the Street Works Manual, a resource for everyone that performs work in New York City streets. The manual covers advanced planning of construction projects, all construction-related DOT permits, and how and when to obtain these permits.
Report on the condition of all bridges and tunnels operated and maintained by DOT and all capital and revenue budget funds appropriated for rehabilitation and maintenance of such bridges and tunnels
Within 180 days of receiving access to NYS DMV motor vehicle traffic crash data involving pedestrian injuries or fatalities for the previous calendar year, DOT identifies in this report the 20 highest crash locations, inspects, and proposes improvements where warranted.
Report on recommendations of the Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee, which is required to meet at least twice a year through 2019 with the goal to make recommendations on ways to promote the use of Electric Vehicle among the general public.
Pursuant to 19-180 (LL23/2008), DOT developes and monitors performance indicators (such as for vehicle, ferry, bicycle volume data) that will assist in assessing the amount of traffic and promoting high performance modes Citywide.