The Traffic Engineering Department is responsible for roadway operations, maintenance and program implementation. The Traffic Engineering Department strives to provide safe and efficient movement of vehicles, people and goods through the community advocated by established regulations and the elected administration, including: to produce the maximum level of traffic service with limited resources for capital improvements and operation; to develop new engineering techniques to move people and goods safely and efficiently; and to create and maintain a communication channel between the administration and the public.

 

For General Questions regarding Neighborhood Traffic Calming, traffic signals, signs, markings, questions or concerns with traffic, e-mail Traffic Engineering. This will ensure that the proper staff members will get the message as quickly as possible.  

 

  TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES 

  • Accident Studies & Collision Diagrams
  • Amendments to City Traffic Code
  • Complaint Requests & Investigations
  • Emergency Detours & Street Closures
  • Pedestrian Studies
  • Planning & Design of Traffic Control
  • Review Buildng Permit Applications
  • Review Proposed Residential, Commercial & Industrial Access Permits
  • School Crossing & Safety Studies
  • Traffic Studies & Surveys (Obtaining factual data, analysis of data, recommendations)

Public Works Engineering is comprised of five main areas of work. Bridge engineering handles the management and oversight of the 95+ bridges within the city limits to assure their safe passage. City engineering manages the engineering design of over 1,110 miles of roads, 1,500 miles of sidewalks, 100 miles of trails and 12 miles of levees within the city limits for safety, economic vitality, and quality of life. Street light engineering oversees the installation of new lights and the replacement of the over 35,000 existing lights in the city. Traffic engineering supervises the replacements and upgrades  of the over 400 traffic signals and their control system throughout the city and into the county. Transportation engineering oversees and observes the neighborhood maintenance rehabilitation projects, alley projects, resurfacing projects and brick projects to extend the life of or public works assets.

The City of Fort Wayne Employment Opportunities Job Portal is currently undergoing maintenance.  The Portal will be available again on 9/20/2023.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL HEARING OF THE FORT WAYNE COMMON COUNCIL

ADAMS CENTER EAST-SUPER VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION  

Called by Mayor Tom Henry in accordance with Fort Wayne City Code 32.32 Special Meetings and Indiana State Code 5-14-1.5-5 Public Meetings 

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Where: Council Chambers Courtroom, Room 035 Garden Level at Citizens Square (200 E. Berry St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802)

Why: To hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance X-32-010-22

The agenda for this special meeting and ordinance can be review at https://cityoffortwayne.org/city-council-documents