Responsibilities

• Classification, evaluation, and the inspection of all City streets and bridges
• Development of a citywide street maintenance program (using PASER method)
• Development and Implementation of the City's Major Street Plan, which shows street classifications, traffic volumes, and levels of service along with recommended projects.

Traffic Signs and Signals

• The City installs traffic signals and signs in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Any citizen-requested changes to existing traffic control devices of a street or intersection require a traffic study. The requested changes shall meet the specifications of the MUTCD.
• To request a traffic study, please contact the Engineering Department at (256) 772-2565 or via email.