The Transportation Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of 283 traffic signals; 700 miles of traffic lane lines; 9,400 pavement marking legends, messages, and symbols; and for repair and replacement of over 45,000 traffic signs throughout the City of Norfolk. The division also manages the City's 28,000 street lights.

The division is also responsible for planning all City roadway projects, for coordination of the design and construction phases of state highway projects that are within city limits, and for traffic control for special events such as Harborfest.

Download the Right of Way Street Closure Permit Fee Structure in Adobe Acrobat Format

Download the Moving and Hauling Manual in Adobe Acrobat Format

Download the Right of Way Excavation and Restoration Manual in Adobe Acrobat Format

Colley Avenue at 26th Street Safety Improvement Project - for details click here.

     Go to the VDOT traffic Cameras in Hampton Roads

Click here for information on the Virginia Department of Transportation Downtown Tunnel/Midtown Tunnel/MLK Extension Program

Select any one of the following for more information

• Neighborhood Safety Program

• Railroad Safety Program

• Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP)

• School Zone Program

• Special Events - Traffic Control

• Street Lighting Program

• Permits (for driveways and other work in the public "right-of-way")

• Traffic Signals - ITS Program

• Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings

• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Program

• Bicycle Safety Brochure

Neighborhood Safety Program

Improving safety to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the City's neighborhoods is a never ending challenge for the division. The Safety Program was established for that purpose and includes the development of traffic calming measures and standardized operations procedures. Traffic calming techniques help correct the negative effects of motorized vehicle use in a community by slowing down traffic. It also helps to discourage cut-through traffic as well as reduce noise, pollution, congestion and accidents. The techniques vary from the simplest degree of traffic control usage, such as STOP and YIELD signs, to applying physical changes to the streets such as solid line dividers. The Transportation Division has been actively involved in implementing traffic calming techniques in various areas throughout the City, and is working on making it a standard operation procedure.

Railroad Safety Program

The Railroad Safety Program was established to provide and maintain safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at railroad crossings. The program provides detailed inventory regarding the type of control at each crossing, annual upgrade and maintenance of pavement markings and signage at every crossing approach, and upgrade of control at crossings, install gates. Also, the program creates a rating system for each crossing and work with railroad company to incorporate City's program into their scheduled maintenance program.

Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP)

The Residential Parking Permit Program was established to provide guideline and procedure when granting approval or denial for the establishment of RPPP Zone. A written request for the establishment of the zone for a particular area can be initiated by the residents or by the City staff. Please contact the Transportation Division for more information.

School Zone Program

The goal of this program is to provide and maintain safe and efficient circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around school zones by developing a uniform approach to school area traffic control. The program places emphasis on operation and safety, developing program guidelines to provide a uniform approach to school area traffic control to assure that similar controls are used for similar situations.  In addition, an annual evaluation of the school zone traffic control is provided to identify deficiencies and select control measures. Maintenance is also a major part of the program which entails the annual review and update of existing traffic control. The program has a hazard investigation team which reviews walking routes and potential hazards faced by Norfolk Public School students.

Special Events - Traffic Control

The Transportation Division assists with the flow of traffic for the safety of motorists and pedestrians during special events. Listed below are a few events in which we provide assistance:

• Azalea Festival Parade
• Bowling Park Elementary School Walk/Parade
• Elizabeth River Run
• Grand Illumination Parade (Downtown Norfolk Council)
• Hampton Roads Aids Walk
• Harborfest
• Harborfest 10K Run
• March for Jesus
• Norfolk State University Homecoming
• Norfolk Collegiate Run
• Ocean View Beach Festival
• Pace-City of Norfolk boys and Girls Club Parade
• Run for Sight
• Saint Mary's 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
• Saint Patrick's Day Parade
• Virginia Children's Fest Parade
• Williams School Festival.

Street Lighting Program

Report a Street Light in need of Repair

The City Policy regarding the installation of street lighting on residential streets is done through a petition process. Investigations to justify consideration for the installation of street lighting are done only for an entire block. They are made upon receipt of a petition signed by a minimum of 51 percent of the residents of property abutting on the entire block in question. If justification is warranted, the street lighting will be installed under the following provisions:

• Street lights will be installed on the entire length of the block.
• The number, size, type and location of street lights to be installed will be determined by the City of Norfolk.

Although it is recognized that a certain amount of illumination will spill onto private properties as a result of the installation of the street lights, no shielding or shading of any type will be authorized in order to prevent this from occurring.

Permits (for driveways and other work in the public "right-of-way")

The Permit Program conducts the permitting process for all construction and temporary traffic control within the City's right-of-way and ensures timeliness and full compliance with all applicable codes and standards developed by the Department of Public Works. The Permit Program's current emphasis is on better management of utility cuts. This is a result of a new, more stringent adherence to the Utility Cut Manual.

The Permit Program staff can be contacted at 664-7306.

Traffic Signals - ITS Program

The ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) Program provides a safe and efficient transportation network for the monitoring of pedestrians, vehicles and bicyclists with the design and operation of advanced traffic control systems. Central to this program is the implementation of an Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) that uses technology to predict, verify, control and implement traffic management techniques to efficiently move traffic. The ATMS will eventually operate and maintain 270 traffic signals, in addition to pedestrian traffic signs, school zone warning signals, closed circuit TV (CCTV) camera and variable message signs (VMS).

Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings

In order to provide maintenance to existing sign and pavement markings for the safety of pedestrians and motorists, the Sign and Pavement Markings Program was established. Reasonable response to the program ensures the safety and integrity of the traffic control systems within the City of Norfolk.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Program

The City of Norfolk and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have an ongoing partnership to complete several key transportation projects throughout the City.  The goal of this partnership is two-fold – improve safety conditions and ease traffic congestion on our local roadways.  The City’s Department of Public Works Division of Transportation manages this partnership.  Norfolk receives funding for these transportation projects from both the state and federal government. 

Some of the key City-VDOT transportation projects that are currently under construction include:

• Va. Beach Blvd - Jett to Briar Hill
• Sewell's Point Road/Widgeon Road
• Colley Ave/26th Street Signal Improvements
• Princess Anne Rd/Kilmer Lane
• Virginia Beach Blvd/Ballentine Blvd
• Hampton Blvd Grade Separation

Some of the key City-VDOT transportation projects that are currently under design include:

• Military Highway/Lowery Rd.
• Military Highway/Robin Hood Rd.
• Citywide Signal Retiming
• Military Highway/Va. Beach Blvd. Signal Improvements
• Norview Ave/Military Highway
• Monticello Ave/26th St Signal Improvements
• Princess Anne Rd/Sewell's Point Road
• Wesleyan Drive
• Virginia Beach Blvd./Newtown Rd
• Lowery Rd at Walmart Signal Improvements

Also included under the City of Norfolk and VDOT partnership are several American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded projects:

• Norview Ave. Bridge Rehabilitation
• Citywide Repaving