Repair and Construction

Traffic Engineering Services

To provide for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, persons, and goods by exercising the Department's power to prohibit, limit, regulate and control traffic on the streets and public highways of the City
to repair and maintain traffic signals, traffic signs and pavement markings in an efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner
to administer Federal and State grants for traffic and highway programs for safe and efficient vehicular motion.

Manufacture, install, and maintain signage throughout the City
Install and maintain pavement markings throughout the City
Install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices including traffic signals, loops, controllers, pedestrian push button poles, etc. throughout the City
Design and construct various projects, in all regions of the City, that involve the upgrading and construction of new traffic signals, signage and new pavement markings
Study and analyze traffic and pedestrian flow; conduct traffic counts, and coordinate signal timing
Recommend changes involving signals, signage, and/or pavement markings to the Mayor and Common Council
Study, respond, and investigate inquiries from the Mayor, Commissioner, City Engineer, private citizens, and common council members regarding specific traffic related problems
Implement recommended traffic and pedestrian flow changes
Issue permits to private interests for the use of street right of ways
Computerize and maintain a record of all permits issued by the Division of Engineering
Through the use of computers maintain accurate records of all traffic related construction activity be it a new or maintenance operation
To search out and apply Federal and State grants for the improvement, modification, construction, or reconstruction of traffic control devices within the City
To construct, coordinate, and administer said grants
Analyze grants to insure they provide their intended purpose