FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

PUBLIC WORKS - DIVISION of HIGHWAYS

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Highways Division of the Department of Public Works has overall responsibility for the County's roadway network and stream quality. This charge is divided between two distinct functional areas: BUREAU OF ENGINEERING: Responsibilities include engineering, design, and technical support of capital projects, development review, and drafting for highway related projects and other County agencies. In addition, this section performs traffic analysis for intersection improvements, future roads, speed studies, etc. BUREAU OF HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE: Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of roads, alleys, bridges, viaducts and underpasses, drains and culverts. This area is also responsible for the maintenance of approximately 1,064 miles of County roadways; 223 County bridges, which includes ten bridges shared with Baltimore County; over 25,000 signs; and over 5,450 street lights. Overtime cost, materials, meals, and other related expenses incurred for snow removal operations are also budgeted in the account under the purview of the Bureau of Highways Maintenance. MISSION STATEMENT: To provide comprehensive high quality engineering and maintain roadway infrastructure in a cost effective manner to meet the needs of Harford County GOALS: To maintain efficiency and safety of County roadways To provide safe and well-maintained bridges To provide responsive and effective service to roadway, bridges and development stakeholders

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