Engineering Department
248.524.3383
The mission of the Engineering Department is to design high quality public improvements using sound engineering principles and cutting edge technology.
I-75 Corridor Study
The I-75 corridor in Oakland County continues to be the focus of major growth of all sorts. Initially, residents moved to this area for relief from the pressures of city living. Commercial development naturally followed the consumers and, in the past two decades, major employers have located in Oakland County to provide easier transportation access both for employees as well as for business' shipments of products. The result has been increasing congestion and accompanying safety and cost issues for all categories of travelers. For more information, vist the Michigan Department of Transportation website
The Engineering Department deals with the infrastructure and records of Troy pertaining to water, sanitary sewer, storm drains, paving, new construction, surveying, design, right-of-way, permits and administration. They are the liaison with Federal, State and County agencies and other cities to implement projects; liaison with developers to implement the public improvements for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments; and liaison with utility companies for private utility construction in City right-of-way.
Engineering Services includes the design and administration for public improvement projects such as roads, sanitary sewers, water mains and sidewalks. Engineering prepares the plans and specifications and supervises the construction of projects authorized by the City Council. It updates all records of City utilities, streets, sidewalks, traffic counts, traffic collisions, traffic signal maintenance and traffic control orders.
Some of its objectives for the upcoming year include increased soil erosion inspection, updating the Master Storm Drain Plan, identifying high crash locations, developing projects to enhance traffic safety, developing public education brochures and performing work to increase school safety.
The Engineering Department sets the standards and specifications for new developments and reviews plans and inspects construction to protect the public interest. Surveying and Inspection Services conducts surveys for the design and construction of public improvements; develops the City's Geographic Information System; conducts surveys for the investigation of drainage problems; and inspects the construction of private utilities for compliance with City requirements.
Traffic Engineering Services analyzes roads for defects and deficiencies; maintains records for crashes, signals, signs and sidewalks; conducts and maintains traffic volume counts; and handles requests for new traffic signals and signs.
DID YOU KNOW?
- There are over 319 miles of major and local roads maintained by the City of Troy, not including ones maintained by the Road Commission for Oakland County.
- The City has installed No Parking signs on residential streets on a section-by-section basis throughout the City over the last few years. See Traffic (Frequently Asked Questions section)
- The Road Commission for Oakland County installs and maintains all traffic signals in Troy, however The City Traffic Engineering Division continually monitors the operations and makes recommendations for better performance.
