The Bureau of Traffic
Maintenance falls under the Division of Engineering
in the Department of Engineering, Public
Works & Facilities. The bureau maintains the traffic
signs and striping along 170 miles of County
roadway. In addition, it also designs and implements
traffic control work zones, collects traffic movement
data, provides other county divisions with custom signs
and vehicle markings and provides support for other divisions'
projects. The Traffic Maintenance Bureau also interfaces
with the County's twenty-one municipalities through co-op
purchasing and shared services.
Signs
& Graphics
The
Bureau maintains a fully equipped Sign Shop that
provides the sign fabrication and installation
needs of the Bureau and the needs of various
county agencies as well as mutual aide assistance
to the county's 21 municipalities. The sign shop
also has the capability to provide custom signage
for special events and produce vehicle markings
for the county's vehicular fleet.
Road
Markings & Striping
The
Bureau maintains a fully equipped Line Striping
and Marking operation. The Striping crew
provides the Bureau with the capability for
centerline striping, traffic marking application
and parking lot striping. Striping services
are also provided to many municipalities
under the Mutual Municipal Aid program.
Traffic
Data Collection
The Bureau collects and
maintains records of traffic volume, vehicle
speed, vehicle class, turning movements and
pedestrian volumes on county roads. Information
and technical assistance is also provided to
municipalities and other County agencies.
Work
Zone Traffic Control
The Bureau maintains
a supply of necessary traffic control equipment
and has experienced traffic control technicians
that develop, review and implement traffic
control plans for many of the department's
projects. Assistance to municipal police
departments for emergency traffic control
is also provided.
Traffic
Investigations
The Bureau has personnel
with experience in conducting pedestrian,
intersection and traffic studies and
investigations in order to determine
ways to improve safety for all county
road users and makes recomendations
to the County Engineer on corrective
action. It also supports the engineering
staff in project design phase and inspection
of construction projects.
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Union County Administration Building •
10 Elizabethtown Plaza • Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207
County Switchboard (908) 527-4000 •
Toll Free Information (877) 424-1234
