Transportation

As the Transportation Division has overall responsibility for the City’s rights-of-way, our commitment is to safely execute tasks, to work and act in a professional manner, to complete tasks with exceptional quality thereby setting the standard for others to follow, and to perform tasks efficiently so that public funds are expended appropriately.

We focus our actions and activities upon improving the appearance, ride-ability, and safety of the City's streets and rights-of-way thereby enhancing the City’s image, mobility, and property values which are all important factors in attracting and retaining citizens.

We endeavor to implement Roanoke's comprehensive plan by providing a safe and attractive environment for all right-of-way users. We believe that well-maintained streets having appropriate pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, smooth surfaces, good drainage, as well as appropriate traffic signs and markings play a vital part in improving the City’s economic base.

Responsibilities

The Primary functions of the Division include:

  • Maintenance of the transportation infrastructure
  • Oversight and maintenance of roadway lighting
  • Traffic Safety and Congestion Program
  • Transportation planning and project coordination
  • Landscape maintenance in the transportation corridor
  • Issuance of Assembly Permits and Operational Support
  • Holiday and special event decorations
  • Citizen Requests for Service

Services

For Transportation services call 540-853-2000, option 3. 

Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Together we can make our streets a safer place

Street safety is more important than ever. Slower driving leads to fewer crashes, fewer injuries, and fewer deaths. To help reduce speeding and decrease speed-related crashes, the City of Roanoke is launching a pedestrian safety campaign that will run from June 21 to August 15. Our goals are to:

  • Reduce speeding and speed-related crashes
  • Increase awareness of speeding as a pedestrian safety issue

Take the campaign pledge to help us make it a success! In thanks for your support, you can enter into a drawing for one of ten $20 Downtown Roanoke Inc. (DRI) gift cards, provided by DRI.

Learn more at: https://planroanoke.org/pedestriansafety/No Need To Speed - Mobile-tablet 728x90 Opens in new window

Capital Improvements 

The  Public Works Capital Improvement Projects Map shows the current and future City projects including  Transportation Paving projects, Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects Engineering developments, and Western Virginia Water Authority City wide projects. Follow the link below to access the map.
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  1. Sep 17

  2. First Fridays at 5

    Come enjoy live music, amazing vendors, and great company while supporting your favorite non-profit organization! Gates open at 5 p.m. and the event runs to 9:00 p.m. Events are held in Downtown Roanoke on Franklin Road, SW, between Jefferson Street and Williamson Road near Holton Plaza.
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  3. Straight Street Youth Night

    The mission and purpose of Straight Street is to provide a positive Christian environment where at-risk* youth can go and obtain the necessary skills and training needed to mature and to discover God’s Divine plan for their lives.
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  1. Sep 18

  2. Henry Street Music Festival

    The Henry Street Music Festival promises to be a great community event presenting an array of diverse entertainment, educational forums, and exposure to African-American heritage as expressed through the performing arts, crafts, cuisines, customs, and merchandise. Proceeds provide the primary resources to support the ongoing programs and operations of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
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Related Documents

  1. FY21 Tentative Paving List
  2. FY22 Tentative Paving List
  3. FY23 Tentative Paving List
  4. Request for a Physically Challenged Parking Space Permit
  5. Street Lighting Policy (PDF)