City of Evanston - Public Works Department

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

The Transportation Division administers the following programs:

Street resurfacing and reconstruction
Alley paving through the special assessment program
Replacement of curbs and sidewalks through a program in which the City and resident each pay half
Bridge repair and replacement
Sewer repairs related to road construction
Issuance of various permits including those for driveways, utility work on the right-of-way, garage aprons, street and parkway excavations, and sidewalk work
Traffic and Parking studies
Responding to service requests from many sources
Managing the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program which places traffic circles, speed humps, speed bumps, and other devices which reduce the speed and volume of traffic in our neighborhoods
Speed Hump Program
Alley Speed Bump Program
Reviewing and approving permits for items and programs such as block parties, dumpsters, & valet parking
Monitoring and correction of High Accident Locations
Fabricating, installing, and maintaining all traffic signs and pavement marking
Maintaining all traffic signals and street lighting throughout the City
Developing and implementing traffic control plans for special events
Developing and implementing signal timing plans and other measures to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic

Survey Benchmarks (Survey Monuments) are available online.