Montgomery Dean, Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Operations

Portrait of Monty Dean.

Montgomery “Monty" Dean is the Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Operations at NYC DOT overseeing the operation and maintenance of nearly 14,000 traffic signals and 400,000 street lights; 14,000 parking meters; 38 municipal parking lots and garages; a Traffic Management Center; and over 3,000 cameras for enforcement and traffic monitoring. In addition to having a central role in the agency’s safety and mobility goals, the division also manages important accessibility initiatives, including the issuance of disability parking placards and the installation of accessible pedestrian signals.

Mr. Dean was previously Director of Operations, supporting the First Deputy Commissioner in managing NYC DOT’s operating divisions and Borough Commissioner offices. He also oversaw the Office of Safety Education and Outreach. Mr. Dean represented NYC DOT on various interagency task forces and coordinated with partner agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders on overlapping interests and initiatives.

Mr. Dean first joined NYC DOT in 2009 as a member of the Press Office. After serving three years, he took a position in the First Deputy Commissioner’s Office. He first served as Director of Special Projects and then as Chief of Staff until his current appointment.

Prior to joining NYC DOT, Mr. Dean worked for the Mayor’s Office of Research and Media Analysis and spent time in the travel industry. He received a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.