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CITY OF HURST
GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS 0664 STREETS/DRAINAGE
MISSION STATEMENT
To perform maintenance of streets and traffic control systems in a professional manner that will
provide safe and efficient movement of traffic on streets and develop and implement
comprehensive transportation plans that are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly.
DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The Street Division is responsible for maintaining 139 miles of paved concrete and asphalt streets
throughout the City with various types of repair methods such as overlay, seal coat, patching and
crack sealing. The Traffic Control Section maintains 7,795 traffic control devices, such as signs
and markings, in addition to 41 signals. This section also performs traffic counts for speed &
warrant studies. They also respond to all citizen complaints and related street, drainage & traffic
emergencies that arise.
PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Overlaid a total of 7.5 lane miles of road surface.
Crack sealed a total of 62,000 sq. yards of roadway surface.
Contractors replaced a total of 859 feet of curb and gutter, 223 feet of sidewalk, 20
driveways, and 4 valley gutters.
Daily monitoring of the ACTRA traffic signal and remote control system.
Replaced all street name signs in the City with new Hurst Logo and reflective material that
were damaged by inclement weather or vandalized.
Monitored traffic signal timing plans throughout the city.
Program, troubleshoot, and maintain 24 School flashers.
FUTURE INITIATIVES
Overlay a total of 8 lane miles of road surface with asphalt.
Crack seal a total of 120,000 sq. yards of roadway surface.
Seal Coating a total of 50,000 sq. yards of asphalt roadway surface.
Manage contractors for the Surface Drainage Program replacement of curb and gutter,
sidewalk, handicap ramps, driveways, and valley gutters.
Replace faded or damaged signs as needed.
Complete the replacement of the regulatory signs on the signal mast arms for improved
visibility.
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