NJDOT develops interim and long-term plans and strategic policy on freight and shipping in and around the state.

NJDOT's Bureau of Aeronautics has general oversight of public use airports and restricted use facilities, including airstrips, heliports and balloon ports, addresses aviation safety and provides licensing and registration on aviation facilities and aerial activities including advertising, aerial racing, and sports.

The NJDOT was also responsible for funding and supporting passenger rail service within New Jersey and to and from nearby points from the late 1960s onward, including procuring new modern equipment and rolling stock.

NJDOT maintains the Statewide Traffic Management Center (sTMC) headquartered in Woodbridge Township.

STMC is staffed 24/7 and is responsible for the coordination and logistics of statewide resources during major incidents within New Jersey.