Operates and maintains Staten Island Ferry and promotes expansion of unsubsidized waterborne transit. Franchises Grants permission to use the city streets to provide a public service, e.g., bus stop shelters, airport bus service, toilets and newsstands. Franchises, Concessions and Consents, Management Handles policy for granting of permission to use space on, over or under the city streets and sidewalks and at the ferry terminals. Monitors compliance with street opening, sidewalk, building construction permits. Issues and monitors canopy permits.
Handles changes to the official city map.
Legal Affairs, General Responds to general questions about DOT legal matters. M N Newspaper Stands and Racks Reviews locations for newspaper stands as part of the Department of Consumer Affairs licensing process. Works with publishers to respond to complaints about newspaper racks or boxes, which do not require a permit. Reviews permit applications with a view to minimizing impact on motorists and pedestrians. Imposes stipulations for construction in Manhattan and on main streets elsewhere.