The Traffic Engineering Division is primarily responsible for the planning of traffic safety and transportation improvement in Corpus Christi to ensure the safe and orderly movement of all modes of transportation and pedestrians on and along city streets. The Traffic Engineering office is located on the third floor of City Hall. Any new construction or reconstruction of commercial driveways requires issuance of a driveway permit. Contractors must submit a detailed plan of the proposed construction to the Traffic Engineering office.
Processing normally requires no more than two days.
Inspections are provided to ensure compliance with City specifications. Traffic Engineering staff receives citizen requests for street lighting improvements in residential areas, parks, and for other locations where there is a perceived need for street lighting improvements. The Traffic Engineering staff also works towards continuous street lighting improvements along the city's heaviest traveled streets, and coordinates with the Texas Department of Transportation for the operation and maintenance of expressway lighting. Traffic Engineering responds to citizen requests for school zone and neighborhood safety evaluations, and implements safety improvements based on routine, planned studies. Schools and neighborhood residents can request Traffic Engineering staff to speak to PTA's, school site review committees and organized neighborhood groups wanting to implement traffic control improvements.