Transportation Division

Duties

Engineering

The Engineering Section performs investigations, accident analysis, traffic signal programming, system-wide monitoring and analysis, and regulatory control studies. This section:

• Accomplishes transportation planning of streets and safety-based programs
• Administers a citywide traffic signal system and street lighting program
• Coordinates projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, conducts public informational meetings and prepares / presents project information broadcasts and street closure notices
• Develops and presents construction work zone safety training and work zone safety plan reviews in conformance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
• Monitors roadway and public parking area lighting requirements, and, coordinates non-departmental right-of-way electrical utility service and processes invoice payments
• Performs traffic and transportation studies, and reviews site and subdivision development plans for circulation, access and parking requirements

Operations

The Operations Section has the responsibility to maintain the approximately 257 traffic signals, 3,500,000 feet of pavement markings, 43,000 signs and guardrails. Additionally they are responsible for maintaining the city's traffic count program that is used to monitor growth trends and numbers of vehicles that utilize the city's roadway system daily.

They also locate underground traffic-control devices in response to Miss Utility requests from citizens and businesses.

Construction Prerequisites

• City of Newport News Supplement to Virginia WAPM (PDF)
• Land Disturbing and Right-of-Way Policy and Permits
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Traffic Control Plan
• 2011 Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (Revision 1)
• Operations-Policy-Manual-PDF

Problems & Complaints

• Street Light Complaint
• Traffic Sign Complaint
• Traffic Signal Complaint