2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
I. Program Responsibilities:
The Transportation Division is charged with the responsibility of assuring municipal transportation in the most convenient
and safe manner with minimum interference and congestion. This includes the implementation, operation and
maintenance of the City's traffic system services. The Division also provides engineering services and supervision
related to the planning and development of normal traffic patterns. The Division has the responsibility for the operation
and maintenance of City parking meters and the inspection of all municipal lots and parking garages.
The Transportation Division is responsible for the payment of energy costs, maintenance, installation and removal of all
lights along public thoroughfares in the City. This is done under contract with National Grid. The major purpose of
street lighting in the City is to promote traffic safety. Special lighting districts also provide the opportunity for special
decorative street lights. The Department of Public Works evaluates requests for new or increased lighting and refers
orders for repairing broken street lights to National Grid consistent with New York State Public Service commission
regulations.
II. Major Functions
III. Cost of
Function as
a % of Total
Budget
IV. Activity Indicators
V.
2011/2012
Actual
VI.
2012/2013
Estimate
VII.
2013/2014
Anticipated
Traffic Safety:
--Sign Repair and Installation
--Signal Repair and Installation
--Pavement Marking
5%
9%
2%
Traffic Signs Replaced or Repaired
Number of Intersections with Traffic Signals
Road Paint Purchased (Gallons)
7,500
330
6,000
7,500
330
6,500
7,500
330
6,000
--On-Street Parking
--Off-Street Parking
1%
32%
Metered Parking Spaces
City Parking Garages
City Leased Parking Lots
City Managed Parking Lots
1,900
8
1
3
1,900
8
1
3
1,900
7
1
3
Planning, Design and Economic
Development
1%