The City of Emeryville's Public Works Department is responsible for designing, inspecting, managing, and maintaining all city-owned facilities in the public right-of-way, including pavement, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, sewers, and storm drains.
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Check for latest news Public Works Projects and Other Important Information on the City's News Flash. Additionally, Public Works manages the Transportation and Sustainability Committee (2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00PM) and the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (1st Monday of each month at 5:30PM).
What We Do
Engineering Services: Our Engineering division is at the forefront of building a better Emeryville. We establish and maintain the city's design and construction standards, ensuring that all new development is safe, durable, and meets the needs of our community. We oversee the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is a multi-year plan for upgrading and modernizing our public infrastructure. From concept to completion, we manage the design, bidding, and construction of a wide range of projects.
Maintenance & Operations: The Maintenance & Operations division is the backbone of the Public Works Department, working every day to keep Emeryville safe, clean, and beautiful. Our crews are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of our city's physical assets which include public facilities, parks, and other infrastructure.
Essential Infrastructure: Managing what’s unseen is critical to the daily function and environmental health of Emeryville. Our team is responsible for the complex network of underground pipes that make up our sanitary sewer and storm drain systems.
Environmental Services: Our Environmental Services team is dedicated to protecting and enhancing Emeryville's natural resources. We lead the city's sustainability initiatives, including climate action planning and sea level rise adaptation. We also manage a variety of programs aimed at reducing waste, conserving water, and improving the health of our local ecosystem.
Traffic & Transportation: Public Works is focused on ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the city. We manage the city's 35 traffic signals, over 1,900 streetlights, and regional transportation planning efforts, with a focus on creating a multimodal transportation network that is accessible to all.