The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode of transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. DOT maintains and operates the seven-vessel fleet as well as the St. George and Whitehall Ferry Terminals, all floating dockbuilding equipment and the Battery Maritime Building. DOT also promotes private ferry operations as an environmentally sensitive means of transportation. There are 12 existing ferry services, with additional ones in development by private enterprise. DOT maintains ferry landings and ensures that private ferry services are inspected, property licensed, and carry appropriate insurance.
Street signs allow vehicles and pedestrians to travel safely and efficiently.
DOT installs and repairs street signs , and studies the need for new signs when requested by community boards, elected officials, and the general public. DOT also replaces meter rate signs, repairs and installs bus stop signs and makes route change notifications on all bus route maps. These transportation services are provided to eligible children from birth to 5 years old. Check out our special Pre-K Report Card . In the current fiscal year, DOT repairs 661 lane miles and fills more than 170,000 potholes.