Johana Clark, Acting Director
Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program
Discover how the Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program is enhancing drainage and improving neighborhoods. Explore our program timeline and view the Inspection Dashboard to see the progress near you!
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Houston Stormwater Master Plan
Discover how Houston Public Works is tackling flooding and securing our future with the Stormwater Master Plan, a comprehensive initiative to improve drainage systems and reduce flood risks.
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Transportation & Drainage Operations is a service line of Houston Public Works focused on managing the city's streets and drainage. This team lays the groundwork for Houston's growth and prosperity by ensuring safe and efficient travel throughout the city. Its responsibilities include maintaining streets, bridges, and stormwater drainage systems.
BY THE NUMBERS
671 square miles across Houston
16,000 lane miles of streets (the distance between Houston and Tokyo and back)
Over 1 million traffic signs
2,500 traffic signals
1,371 bridges
1,450 school zone flashing signs
4,500 miles of sidewalks
3,900 miles of stormwater lines
250,000 approx. related stormwater infrastructure – (manholes, inlets, other)
33 street underpass high water warning devices (14 w/pump stations)
2,800 miles of roadside ditches
35 storm water detention basins
HOW WE DO IT
Transportation & Drainage Operations is compiled of six Service Delivery Teams:
Houston Transtar
Houston TranStar is a unique partnership of representatives from the City of Houston, Harris County, METRO and TxDOT who share resources and exchange information under one roof to keep motorists informed, roadways clear and lives safe in the fourth most populated city in the United States.
Stormwater Operations
Stormwater Operations handles the daily maintenance and improvements for the City’s drainage system.
Multimodal Safety and Design
The team handles various functions related to system planning & design, including the Houston bicycle network, as well as development of transportation projects and general urban design.
Support Services
Support Services handles 311 request data and ensures requests make it to the proper team to address
Project Delivery
Project Delivery is responsible for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Signals, Intersection Safety, Council District Service Funds (CDSF) projects, Sidewalks, Bikeways, Street Rehabilitation, and Interagency coordination.
Traffic, Street and Bridge Maintenance
Traffic, Street, and Bridge Maintenance is responsible for keeping the road network across Houston safe and passable.