The Street Division is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to maintaining and improving the City's public infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:
- Street and Alley Maintenance: Overseeing repairs and upkeep of streets, alleys, sidewalks, and parkway trees.
- Stormwater Infrastructure: Maintaining storm sewers, detention basins, and the stormwater collection system.
- Traffic Control: Managing traffic signals, signage, and road markings.
- Downtown and Public Spaces: Maintaining downtown street lighting, banners, public spaces, and the pedestrian bridge.
- Seasonal Operations: Performing snow removal, ice control, and street sweeping, primarily during warmer months to reduce flooding.
- Landscaping and Grounds: Handling tree trimming, brush pickup, weed control, grounds restoration, and mowing.
The division maintains 26 center lane miles of roads, with street and stormwater maintenance carried out year-round. Street sweeping helps clear debris from curb inlets, reducing surface flooding during heavy rain.