Public Works

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Permits and Development Engineering

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

Development Engineering

Development Engineering Division conducts engineering reviews of private development plans/proposals, inspection services for new subdivisions and public improvements, and the issuance of permits for street vendors and encroachment into the public right-of-way.

Engineering

Engineering Division manages the use and development of public infrastructure projects including civic facilities, street repair, and traffic improvements.

Geographical Information System Services

The GIS Services Division provides mapping and data analysis, develops databases, creates maps and statistical data, develops internal and public interface for City information, and support City staff in GIS data and mapping needs

Maintenance Services

The Maintenance Services Division protects the health and safety of Salinas by providing maintenance services for all City infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

The NPDES Stormwater Program's goal is to control discharges of pollutants to the municipal storm drain system (and local creeks draining to the Monterey Bay) Using Best Management Practices and to effectively eliminate illegal discharges and connections. The goal is “Only Rain in the Storm Drain”

Salinas Airport

Conveniently located 5 minutes from downtown Salinas, 25 minutes for the Monterey Bay area, and 45 minutes to Silicon Valley, many visitors choose Salinas because of ease of access, and bottom-line savings.

You can learn more here: Salinas Municipal Airport

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic & Transportation Engineering plans and operates transportation systems and traffic signals for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Water, Waste and Energy

WWE Division oversees solid waste, water, and sustainable energy programs. These areas have been identified as focus areas that are complex and have local and regional significance. The Division is essentially a Public Works special projects team that is working on larger scale, complex Public Works efforts that require a systemic approach.

What's Happening for Public Works

It's Leaf Season!

Leaf season is upon us, and the City of Salinas Environmental and Maintenance Services Department needs your help. Each year the heavy leaf fall that occurs from October through February presents a number of problems for the Street Sweeping Program.

Please help out your community by not raking leaves or landscape debris into the street and containing all the leaves, grass clippings, and tree branches from your lawn and landscape into the proper Yard-Waste bin.

Following these simple suggestions will help the City's Street Sweepers more effectively sweep the leaves that naturally fall...

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Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Paving

Image of the new roundabouts along Bardin Road at Alisal Street and Sconberg Parkway

BARDIN ROAD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT

Slurry seal paving will occur along E Alisal St between Tampa St and Margaret St on August 11th and 12th 2022. Slurry seal operations, cure times, and stages of construction for each travel lane will vary. During construction roadway users, residents, and businesses are asked to follow all traffic control signage, detours, and be mindful of construction equipment, personnel, and notices. We appreciate your patience as we work to perform this much-needed and anticipated paving operation! Impacted residents and businesses will be notified 72 hours in...

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Flood Safety

Do you really know how deep the water is?

Remember, never drive through flood water. Turn Around, Don't Drown! #FloodSafety

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New Crosswalk Technology in Salinas

February 17, 2023

The intersection of N. Sanborn Rd. and Buckhorn Dr. has a new crosswalk technology for the City of Salinas known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB). What makes a PHB different from other flashing light crosswalks in the City is the sequence of traffic control lights to slow and stop traffic before pedestrians are given the signal to cross.

What do drivers and pedestrians need to know about a PHB crosswalk? There are 5 phases to the traffic light cycle when a pedestrian activates the crosswalk:

Phase 1: No

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CLEAN UP

January 6, 2023

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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Winter Storm Info and Sandbag Locations

January 4, 2023

Sandbags are available to the public at the Public Works Yard located at 426 Work Street. Limit 10 bags per person.

For additional information follow and favorite the City of Salinas and Monterey County Department of Emergency Services social media pages for updates or visit the 2023 Winter storm website: tinyurl.com/2023winterstorm

Residents who need assistance with resources can also call 2-1-1.

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