4th Avenue, Brooklyn
This chapter describes how DOT street projects originate and how they are planned, designed, and built, with the exception of work performed on bridges, tunnels, and viaducts, which is managed by DOT’s Bridges Division. The chapter also describes typical review processes for projects on city right-of-way initiated by others.
Generally, DOT pursues two kinds of projects: Operational and Capital:
Operational Projects usually do not involve sub-surface utility work, drainage, or roadway grading, and they are designed by DOT staff and built either by agency personnel or by a DOT contractor. Operational projects are mainly funded by the City’s Expense Budget, which pays for day-to-day operating expenditures.
Capital Projects can impact subsurface conditions and are more comprehensive. They are initiated by DOT and designed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) staff or consultants and are built by DDC contractors. Capital projects are funded largely by the City’s Capital Budget, which is generally financed with federal funds and through the sale of bonds.