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INFRASTRUCTUREIntroduction$6.0billion investedsince 2007 in DOTcapital projectsThe success of New York depends on its infrastructure. Safeand well maintained roads, bridges and rails allow New YorkCity’s economy and industry to thrive and its residents tohave a high quality of life. Greening the city’s infrastructureis also crucial to meet the city’s goal of reducing greenhousegas emissions from operations 30% by 2017.Since 2007, NYCDOT has invested a record resourcesinto the maintenance and upkeep of transportationinfrastructure. Despite the high visibility of public plazas andbike lanes, the majority of DOT’s resources are used for roadand bridge repair and reconstruction projects. NYC DOT isresponsible for over 6,000 miles of roadway and nearly 800bridges along with the 24/7 operation of the Staten IslandFerry. We have more than 12,000 signalized intersectionsand over 300,000 streetlights.NYC DOT has invested $6.0 billion over the past six yearsin capital projects, including $3.1 billion for bridges, over$2.1 billion in street reconstruction and repaving, $430million for lighting and traffic signals, and over $110 millionfor the Staten Island Ferry.DOT’s 2008 Strategic Plan called for maintaining andmodernizing the city’s infrastructure and ensuring it isready for the demands of this century and next. These goalsinclude making roads smooth, saving money with timelybridge upkeep, using more sustainable materials in streetsand cleaner fuels in our cars, trucks and ferries, and reducingthe size of DOT’s vehicle fleet.Sustainable Streets: 2013 and Beyond153