General Info

The New York State Department of Transportation works to ensure that individuals who live work and travel in the state of New York have a safe, balanced, efficient and environmentally sound transportation system. The department coordinates and assists in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities. It also formulates and keeps current and long-range, comprehensive statewide master plans for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities. The New York State Department of Transportation administers a public safety program for railroads and motor carriers engaged in intrastate commerce; directs state regulation of such carriers in matters of rates and service; and provides oversight in matters relative to the safe operation of bus lines, commuter railroads and subway systems that are publicly subsidized through the Public Transportation Safety Board. The department maintains a location in North Syracuse, N.Y.