Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the public infrastructure. As such, the department acts as the steward of Alameda's public infrastructure. It also acts as the implementer of local projects funded by Measure B, the one-half cent sales tax for transportation projects passed by voters that will provide funds through 2022.

In addition, Public Works reviews land development proposals and permits; develops and implements infrastructure and transportation master plans; manages the solid waste, recycling, and organics collection and disposal franchise agreements; reviews and approves traffic and transportation operational requests; develops and implements environmental programs; oversees the post-closure activities of the Doolittle landfill; maintains the Southshore and Harbor Bay Island lagoons; performs street sweeping; administers the City’s ferry services; manages the City’s assessments districts; and performs graffiti abatement on public facilities. The department includes the following divisions:

• Administration 
• Capital Improvement Engineering
• Environmental Programs
• Estuary Crossing Shuttle
  
• Land Development and Permit Review
• Maintenance Services
• Paratransit - Transportation for the Disabled and Senior Community
• Traffic Operations, Traffic Planning and Engineering
  

Contact Public Works
Phone: (510) 747-7930
Fax: (510) 769-6030

Report Problems to Maintenance

(510)-747-7900