GENERAL OPERATING FUND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT / DIVISION
ACCOUNT  001-3200-572
The Traffic Engineering Division was established in 1994 as a separate budget division.  The Traffic Engineering Division reviews plats and site plans, street plans, analyzes traffic data, and provides professional and technical data to the Traffic Safety Commission.  Field crews are responsible for signal maintenance, signal timing, street signs, and pavement markings.  

The Traffic Engineer Division works with community and neighborhood groups to address specific concerns.

Significant Issues for 2003 - The increase in Personal Services for 2003 can be attributed to the 3% general wage adjustment and merit increases for eligible employees.
 
       
2003 DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SPENDING SUMMARY
EXPENDITURES 2001 Actual 2002 Adopted 2002 Estimate 2003 Budget
Personal Services  $     349,231  $     394,659  $     394,659  $     396,142
Contractual Services            46,885            57,240            57,240            56,950
Commodities            79,081         105,050         105,050         104,550
Capital Outlay            42,612            21,710            21,710            21,000
Debt Service                     -                       -                       -                       -  
Transfers                     -                       -                       -                       -  
Contingency                     -                       -                       -                       -  
Total  $     517,809  $     578,659  $     578,659  $     578,642
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION PERSONNEL SUMMARY CURRENT YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PERSONNEL 2001 Actual 2002 Adopted 2002 Estimate 2003 Budget
l Traffic signal upgrades including 6th &
    Kasold Dr., 6th & Lawrence Ave., and
    Clinton Prkwy & Lawrence Ave..

l A new traffic signal at the intersection of
   US 24-40-59 is being maintained by city
   personnel.

l A GPS system for traffic sign and signal
    inventory will be implemented this year.
l A program of periodic traffic counts on
   collector streets is being implemented.

l The traffic signal priority list has been updated
    using current traffic volumes and crash data.

l All school area signing is in the process of
   being converted to higher visibility fluorescent
   yellow green.
Authorized Positions 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2003
1. To provide traffic signal, traffic signing, and pavement marking public services at the current level without
    an increase in funding.

2. To inventory approximately 20% of the traffic control signs in place in the field.

3. To complete a switch from incandescent lamps to LED's (light emitting diodes) in all pedestrian signals.

4. Continue working with neighborhood organizations to provide solutions to traffic problems that can
    improve the quality of life within the neighborhood.

5. To provide training, certification, and continuing education opportunities for all personnel.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
2000                   Actual 2001                           Actual 2002 Estimated 2003 Projected
Number of traffic signals maintained 75 78 79 80
Number of school beacons 35 33 33 35
*  Shading indicates positions funded from this account.