All City of Southfield offices and facilities will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, November 19 until at least Wednesday, December 9, 2020 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments will continue to function as normal. The City’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated and City hall will continue operating during minimum core hours Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Residents will still be able to conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall core hours.
Traffic Engineering
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Welcome to Traffic Engineering
The City of Southfield Transportation Department is responsible for the effective operation of the City’s roadway system. It operates two divisions – Transportation Engineering and Field Operations.
The basic duties of the Field Operations Division are the maintenance and installation of traffic control devices (signs) and pavement markings (arrows, cross-walks, stop-bars, lane lines and center lines). The department is also responsible for barricading and lane closures of on-going City road projects.
The Transportation Engineering Division reviews all site plans, evaluates major developments with regards to traffic impact, conducts traffic counts and studies, and evaluates and justifies signal timings. The division is also responsible for the placement of traffic control devices (signs, traffic signals and flashers), the management of street lights, the administration of State Highway Funds, and acts as a liaison with other governmental agencies regarding traffic matters.
