The combination of Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations

Chief of Transportation Engineering: Jacqueline Kassel, P.E.
Mission/Vision Statements
Senior Staff

The Transportation Services Division is a services/analytical-based engineering and operations function, providing for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on City of Newport News streets in accordance with policy and the City comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan.

The Engineering Section performs investigations, accident analysis, traffic signal programming, system-wide monitoring and analysis, and regulatory control studies.  This section also accomplishes transportation planning of streets and safety-based programs; performs traffic and transportation studies, and reviews site and subdivision development plans for circulation, access and parking requirements; coordinates projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, conducts public informational meetings and prepares/presents project information broadcasts and street closure notices; develops and presents construction work zone safety training and work zone safety plan reviews in conformance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual; administers a City-wide traffic signal system and street lighting program; monitors roadway and public parking area lighting requirements, and, coordinates non-departmental right-of-way electrical utility service and processes invoice payments.

The Operations Section has the responsibility to maintain the approximately 257 traffic signals, 3,500,000 feet of pavement markings, 43,000 signs and guardrails.  Additionally they are responsible for maintaining the City's traffic count program that is used to monitor growth trends and numbers of vehicles that utilize the City's roadway system daily.  They also locate underground traffic-control devices in response to “Miss Utility” requests from citizens and businesses. 

Problems and Complaints

• Street Light Complaint (On Line Service)
• Traffic Signal Complaint (On Line Service)
• Traffic Sign Complaint (On Line Service)

Construction Prerequisites

• Work Hour Restrictions
• Traffic Control Plan
• Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM)
• City of Newport News Supplement to Virginia WAPM  PDF (579 KB)
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Land Disturbing and Right-of-Way Policy and Permits

Information

• Scheduled Street Closures and Detours
• Street Index PDF (353 KB)
  
• Traffic Accident Reports
• Traffic Count Historical Growth PDF (38 KB)
• VDOT Street Projects
  
• Traffic Calming Program
• Neighborhood Traffic Safety
• Parking Practices, Helpful Hints and Avoiding Penalties
• Requests for Traffic Signal Information
• Roundabout User Guide
• Children at Play
• Setting Appropriate Speed Limits
• Flashing Yellow Arrow Control Information

Permits and Applications

• Handicapped (Residential) Parking Sign Application PDF (71 KB)
• Annual Renewal for Handicapped Parking Sign FILLABLE PDF (855 KB)
• Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP)
• Blind Child Area Warning Sign Request PDF (15 KB)
• Deaf Child Area Warning Sign Request PDF (15 KB)
• Road Memorial Sign Policy and Application  PDF (275 KB)

Newport News Photo Red Contract

• Newport News Photo Red Contract PDF (1.7 MB)

Citywide Signal System Upgrade Information

• ITS Master Plan PDF (10 MB)
• ITS Master Plan Figures PDF (10 MB)
• Signal System Feasibility Study PDF (1.3 MG)
• Signal System Feasibility Study Figures PDF (3.3 MB)

Related Agencies

• Newport News Transportation Safety Commission
• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

We Are "TRAFFIC"