Conway Transportation Department
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- 800 S Harkrider St, Conway, AR 72032
- 501-450-6165
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The City of Conway Transportation Department is solely responsible for maintaining approximately 365 miles of local roadways and approximately 60 traffic signals. In addition, the department provides engineering and construction services for the City of Conway.
Mission
To provide professional, courteous service to the citizens of Conway, and bring value, efficiency and quality to municipal operations through precision, discernment, and dedication.
Vision
To provide the safest, most efficient transportation and stormwater infrastructure systems in the state to every resident and visitor of Conway.
Primary Function
The City of Conway Transportation Department is solely responsible for maintaining over 365 miles of
local roadways and approximately 60 traffic signals. In addition, the department provides engineering and construction inspection services for other departments within the City of Conway.
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Documents
Related Documents
- Master Street & Trail Plan
- AHTD Standard Details
- City of Conway Standard Details
- EcoFest Stormwater Presentation
- 2019 Pavement Condition Map
- 2019 Conway Pavement Condition Book
- Conway Bike Routes Map
- How to Stay Safe During a Flood – Brochure
- Faulkner County Flood Insurance Study
- Faulkner County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Pedestrian Master Plan
- Bicycle Master Plan
- Downtown Parking Study
- Conway Transit Feasability Study
- Pool Discharge Guidance
- Drainage Criteria Manual
Related Ordinances
- Speed Limit Ordinance
- Drainage Culvert Ordinance
- Street Cut Ordinance
- Natural Drainage Way Ordinance
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Impact Fee Ordinance
- Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances
- Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
- Complete Streets Ordinance
- Compression Braking Noise Ordinance
- Turnberry Subdivision Ordinance
- Parking Ordinances
- Grading, Erosion, and Storm Water Ordinance
Report An Issue
Report potholes, drainage issues, obstructed views, traffic signal problems, and street sign issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you add an all-way stop to my neighborhood to slow traffic down?
Federal Regulations Title 23: Highways Part 655.603, states that the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, “…is the national standard for all traffic control devices installed on any street, highway, or bicycle trail open to public travel…” Section 2B.04, paragraph 05 of this document states that “YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control.”
Can you add more crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety?
Mid-block crosswalks provide pedestrians with a false sense of security and actually make crossing less safe. The Federal Highway Administration has published a report on this issue. In response to this report, the City of Conway Transportation Department drafted a policy on mid-block crosswalks and is dedicated to removing all uncontrolled mid-block crosswalks as soon as possible.
Can you add additional speed limit signs in my neighborhood?
Federal Regulations Title 23: Highways, Part 655.603, states that the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, “…is the national standard for all traffic control devices installed on any street, highway, or bicycle trail open to public travel…”. Section 2B.13, paragraph 03 of this document states that “Speed Limit (R2-1) signs, indicating speed limits for which posting is required by law, shall be located at the points of change from one speed limit to another.”
In compliance with this requirement, departmental policy is to place a speed limit sign at every entrance to a neighborhood that intersects a street with a higher speed limit.
Can I request a "Children At Play" sign in my neighborhood?
These signs are no longer installed within the public right-of way. For a complete explanation, please see the City of Conway Transportation Department’s Roadway Signage Departmental Policy.
Who can I contact regarding a street or traffic maintenance issue?
If you would like to report an issue involving a state highway, please contact the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department main office or District 8 office. To report an issue involving a local road within the City of Conway, please file a Street & Traffic Maintenance Report. If the issue involves a county road, please contact the Faulkner County Road Department.
Who should I contact about issues regarding street lights?
Conway Corporation
If you see a street light that flickers or is completely out, please report it to the Conway Corporation via email or by calling (501) 450-6000.
Please provide as much detail as possible concerning the location of the light.
Who can I contact about a drainage problem?
To report a drainage problem associated with a city street or drainage easement, please file a Street & Traffic Maintenance Report. Please be aware that due to limited funding, we cannot guarantee that all needs will be addressed. In addition, street fund expenditures are limited to “transportation projects” by A.C.A. § 27-70-207. All reported issues will be reviewed for funding eligibility and prioritized according to need and availability of funds and personnel. If a problem exists on private property, and you believe the owner may be in violation of ordinance O-00-54, please submit a Code Compliance Complaint.
What can I do about speeding in my neighborhood?
The City of Conway Traffic Calming Program process is described in the governing ordinance R-18-07.
Concerned citizens may fill out a traffic calming application and submit it to the Transportation Department for review.
Who is responsible for maintaining the public right-of-way and public drainage easements.
The land upon which a public right-of-way exists is generally owned by adjacent property owners and, therefore, property owners are responsible for general maintenance (i.e. mowing grass and weeds, removing stagnant pools of water, etc.) of public rights-of-way and drainage easements.
An easement provides the city with the right to perform necessary roadway and drainage maintenance, but does not release the adjacent property owner from complying with restrictions and responsibilities specified in local ordinances, such as the nuisance abatement code; (O-09-55).
Public streets (and drainage infrastructure) are generally placed in Public right-of-way easements but the city does not generally own the land upon which the street occupies. The City of Conway is responsible for keeping public streets within the city limits in a condition that is reasonably safe for ordinary travel. The following article is helpful in understanding the responsibilities of private property owners and cities or counties with regards to public right-of-way and easements; What is the Nature of a Public Right-of-Way?