Public Works

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The Public Works Department consists of Engineering, Traffic and Transportation, Development Engineering, Water, Waste, and Energy, PW Maintenance Services Yard, Geographical Information System, and the Salinas Municipal Airport.

Engineering and Traffic/Transportation Divisions

The Engineering and Traffic/Transportation Divisions provide management of the City's public infrastructure, plans and implements public capital improvements, examines private development plans and proposals with associated CEQA documents to ensure responsible growth as it relates to public infrastructure and transportation issues, administers programs, and enforces governmental regulations. The Engineering Division also manages the use and development of City properties and special projects.

Development Engineering Division

The Development Engineering Division is responsible for engineering reviews of private development plans/proposals as well Inspection services for new subdivisions and public improvements, and the issuance of permits for street vendors and encroachment into the public right-of-way.

Energy, Water, and Solid Waste Division

The Energy, Water, and Solid Waste Division is responsible for implementing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES), solid waste, water, and sustainable energy programs.

PW Maintenance Services Yard Division

The PW Maintenance Services Yard Division protects the health and safety of Salinas by providing maintenance services for all City infrastructure, vehicles and equipment, and also ensures NPDES compliance in the field.

Geographical Information System

The Geographical Information System (GIS) Division's primary function is to provide mapping and data analyses support to City Departments. Operations include develop databases, create maps and statistical data, develop internal and public interface for City information, and support City staff in GIS data and mapping needs.

Salinas Municipal Airport

The Salinas Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility occupying 763 acres, with two runways serving single and twin engine aircraft and helicopters, as well as an increasing number of turbo-propeller and turbine-powered business jets. The airport has an air traffic control tower in operation 12 hours/day, 7 days/week.

What's Happening for Public Works

Salinas Vision Zero Action Plan

The roadmap to safer streets in Salinas!

Salinas City Council has approved a resolution adopting the Salinas Vision Zero Action Plan. This Action Plan outlines the initiatives and actions that City departments and partner agencies will take to advance goals of the City’s Vision Zero Policy, reducing severe injury traffic collisions and fatalities on Salinas streets.

What does this mean? Although the City already actively implements safety projects, programs and efforts consistent with Vision Zero Policy, the Vision Zero Action Plan aligns with community feedback staff received from other planning efforts...

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Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Update: Aug. 10, 2021

Construction of the Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Improvements Project is now at full throttle with the new roadway configuration of the two roundabouts taking shape every day. Improvements in progress at the new roadway configuration includes new street lighting, landscaping and irrigation system, construction of bioretention basins as part of the storm drain system, installation of accessible pedestrian ramps. Detours for Bardin Road, Sconberg Parkway, Alisal Street, and Alisal Road remain in effect. Please see attached files for the latest project update.

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ADA Compliance Public Review

The City of Salinas has published the "Draft ADA Transition Plan and Self Evaluation" for Public Review. We invite you to click on the link below to review our document and give us your feedback. Review period is from July 22, 2021 to August 22, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Salinas has completed the final draft of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Self Evaluation Report as required by the ADA 28 C.F.R. 35.106. These documents were created and are available for public review from July...

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CLEAN UP

September 10, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE CLEANUP AND REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BEING ILLEGALLY STORED.

Below you’ll find both public notices and a comprehensive list of homeless service providers. Public Notices provide information about the cleanup dates, locations, and hours and are updated here as they are released. For those seeking assistance please see the guides below for a comprehensive list of services provided by City partners and a guide released by the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers, the Continuum of Care coordinator for Monterey and San Benito County.

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June 17, 2021 Project Update

June 17, 2021

As part of the Downtown Complete Streets Project – Lincoln Avenue Phase, City crews repair failed pavement in preparation for the chip seal and restriping (June 17, 2021)

Contact Information and How to Stay Informed

For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Andrew Easterling, Traffic Engineer, by calling (831) 758-7196 or by email to [email protected]

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