Mission

The purpose of the Traffic Engineering Division is to plan, design, construct, and maintain all traffic control devices (signs, signals, school flashers, roadway markings); and to provide cost-effective solutions to remedy traffic safety and operational
concerns for Athens-Clarke County citizens.

Traffic Division Services and Programs

• Traffic System Operations
  • Traffic Signals and Signal Systems Timing
  • Professional Studies/Data Collection
  • Accident database
  • Transportation Planning

• Traffic Signal Systems
  • New Construction/Installation
  • Fiber Optic Communications
  • Maintenance
  • Manage new construction installation of traffic control systems: maintenance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Department of Transportation, and University of Georgia service contracts

• Signs and Markings Operations
  • Striping - Crosswalks, Lane Lines, Stop Lines, Yellow Curbs (no state or UGA)
  • Traffic Control
  • Raised Pavement Markers

• Other Services -
  • Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
  • On-Street Parking Permit Controlled Streets under the Residential Parking Permit Program