The Traffic Operations Division oversees permitting for the department and installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings throughout the City. This division also oversees the Traffic Safety Office. This division works closely with the City's Department of Public Service-Engineering Division, the Department of Parks, and the Police Department.
In addition to working with other departments within the City, Traffic Operations works closely with Charleston County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and the College of Charleston's Public Safety Department to ensure safe and efficient traffic movements throughout the City.
Programs & Committees
Traffic operations coordinates the Traffic Calming Program and represents the Department on the Special Events Committee. A Code Enforcement Officer within this division conducts on-site inspections to monitor traffic conditions including street closures and the placement of storage devices and dumpsters in the public right-of-way. This division also participates in the adjudication of parking citations.