Milwaukie’s Streets Division maintains 150 lane miles of roadway and right of way, seven traffic signals, 3750 regulatory, warning and informational signs, 546 legends and 44 lane miles of pavement striping. The division also sweeps all curbed streets and bike paths on an eight-day cycle.

Function:

• Maintain and enhance our infrastructure in a cost-effective manner and provide a clean, clearly defined, and safe travel way for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians.

• Continue an aggressive education and training program for personnel.

• Maintain good working relations with our citizens and neighboring agencies.

Mandated functions:

• Install and maintain all Regulatory, Warning and Guide Signage in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. ( All work performed by City personnel)

• Install and maintain all pavement markings. ( Striping and Legends ) Striping performed by Clackamas County, Legends performed by City personnel.

• Install and maintain seven traffic signals and five school crossing flashers. (Maintenance performed by Clackamas County )

• Sweep approximately 75 curb miles on an eight-day cycle in accordance with our DEQ permit. ( All work performed By City personnel )

• Maintain approximately 75 miles of roadway to an acceptable level, for safe travel.

• Either another government agency or legal liability mandates all functions performed by the Street Department.

Revenue Sources and Restrictions for Streets:

• State Gas Tax revenue

• Franchise fees from Sewer and Water

• Bike fund:

• 1% of our State Gas Tax revenue

• Spending restrictions limited to bike-related projects

• SDC:

• Estimated trips generated by use/new development

• Spending restrictions limited to MMC 1328.060 and .070, i.e. projects that are  necessary to accommodate growth, e.g. additional capacity

Personnel:

• 6 Full Time Equivalent Employees (FTE):

• 1 Operation Supervisor 

• 1 Utility Worker II 

• 3 Utility Worker I’s 

• 4 seasonal workers

Last updated: 10/03/2008

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