On the local level
Most roads fall under local control. A great place to start is with your
Department of Public Works and/or Transportation
Often,
Public Works and Transportation are combined or transportation issues are addressed
separately under individual "Public Works" and "Transportation"
headings. Make sure you investigate both. The key is to match your trouble spot
with the department that has responsibility for the road. An excellent source
of information is your local telephone book. Here are some examples of some of
the offices you may encounter:
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Street and Sidewalk
Maintenance
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Roads Inspection
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Street Assessments
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Highway
Services Division
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Traffic and Parking Services
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Neighborhood Traffic Issues
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Transit Service Division
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Road Repair/Snow Removal
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Pothole Repair
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Roadside Maintenance
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Street Construction
Local
elected officials
Your elected officials can be key partners in addressing
safety concerns. They can help you locate the right contact in the responsible
agency.
Sheriff's or police department
The local sheriff or police chief is also an appropriate contact in smaller communities.
