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

Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Update: October 13, 2021

Construction of the Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Improvements Project has moved into its fourth stage and while the new roundabouts have taken full shape there is still more work to be done. Improvements in progress include new student drop-off/pick-up area for Bardin Elementary School, streetlighting, 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 slow down while driving through our construction zone. See attached files for the...

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GEIL STREET PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN BALLOT/LA CALLE GEIL BOLETA PARA EL PLAN DE MODERACIÓN DE TRÁFICO

GEIL STREET PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN BALLOT

The City of Salinas Transportation Division worked with residents of Geil Street to develop a Traffic Calming Plan that will address the traffic safety concerns in the area. With residents’ input received at the August 26, 2021 community meeting, the community traffic-calming plan & voting ballot (see link below) is now ready for residents of Geil Street.

The proposed Geil Street Traffic Calming Plan will use speed cushions to reduce vehicle speeds along the street. Speed cushions are vertical traffic calming devices and are similar to speed...

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Survey: Food Scraps Recycling Program

Salinas invites you to participate in a short survey. Help us develop the educational materials for our food scraps recycling program. Your opinions are very important to us, and the survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SVFoodScraps

Thank you for your participation!

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Flood Preparedness Week

image of Post Dr with City maintenance truck sitting in flood waters.

October 14, 2021

OCTOBER 23-30 IS FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK

It is crucial for you to prepare for flooding by following three basic steps:

Be aware of your risk: Know whether your home is in a flood zone; pay attention to weather forecasts; and listen to local authorities.
Be prepared: Always have an emergency evacuation kit ready; be prepared to evacuate early; have a household inventory with copies of critical documents; and have a plan for where you will go in an emergency and what to do with your pets.

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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 pubworks@ci.salinas.ca.us

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