NJDOT Commissioner

Stephen Dilts

Stephen Dilts was sworn in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on December 16, 2008. In his capacity as Commissioner, Steve also serves as Chairman of NJ TRANSIT, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, overseeing a total of 17,000 employees, more than $3.6 billion in capital funds and over $2 billion in operating funds. NJDOT currently has an annual capital program valued at $3.3 billion, which supports the movement of over $7 billion worth of goods.

From 2002 to 2006, Steve served at the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, first as Chief of Staff, then as Deputy Executive Director, Operations. In this capacity, Steve managed the Maintenance, Toll and Operations departments. He assisted in the development and execution of plans for critical projects, including the consolidation of the Turnpike and Highway Authorities, One-Way Tolling, Express
E-ZPass, Turnpike and Parkway widening and the Statewide Traffic Management Center in Woodbridge.

Prior to serving in state government, Steve worked in the government relations field. He served as Director of Government Affairs at the Chemistry Council of New Jersey, a 140-member trade association. He also specialized in transportation, energy and telecommunications as Vice President and Associate for Government Affairs at the GluckShaw Group.

Steve received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University and a Masters degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government. Steve and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in Hampton Borough, where he previously served as Mayor and Council President.