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What is the Engineering Department?

The Engineering Department is made up of the following divisions:

 What does the Engineering Department do?

•  We maintain record documents and mapping for city roadways, bridges, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.

•  We manage the design and construction of public works projects, such as roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure, and more.

•  We issue permits and provide inspection services for excavations in public rights-of-way, sewer connections, construction of public curb and sidewalks, and driveway connections that connect to a public thoroughfare.

•  We conduct subdivision plan reviews and provide construction inspection services, as well as public right-of-way surveys and house numbering.

•  We respond to traffic concerns and perform and review traffic studies.

•  We maintain all traffic control devices in the City (traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, etc.).

•  We manage and enforce all on-street and some off-street parking in the downtown area.

•  We regulate storm water management for construction projects.

      Storm Water Management

•  We coordinate the City's Hike and Bike Trail System.

      Hike & Bike Trail System

 

Engineering News

Walnut Ave./Cherry Ave. Improvement Project Public Meeting

A public meeting will be held for the Walnut Ave./Cherry Ave. Improvement Project on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 4:00-5:30 PM at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.  The project incorporates a "complete streets" concept.  This design approach provides better access to our transportation system for pedestrians, bicyclists, and uses of public transportation.  Please click HERE for information regarding the project.

 

Canton cuts ribbon on Fairhope Nature Preserve
By Tami Flenner
Posted: Apr 18, 2011
CANTON, Ohio — 

On Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. the city will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by dedicating the Fairhope Nature Preserve.  This family event will include a dedication ceremony, hayrides, crafts, tree planting, food and refreshments.  The celebration is free and open to the public.

Due to widespread flooding in 2003, the city initiated the design and construction of several trunk storm sewers, including the 30th Street NE trunk sewer that runs from Harmont Avenue to Millvale Avenue.  This 66-inch diameter pipe drains roughly through 250 acres of land and outlets to the Fairhope …

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More Headlines In Engineering
 • Runoff Rundown: Road Salt
 • City takes action to prevent polluted runoff

 

 

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