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Divisions within the Public Works Department
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Building Inspections
The Building Inspection division provides building plan review. The Division issues building, electrical, grading, heating and air, and plumbing permits; performs building, electrical, grading, heating and air, and plumbing inspections; and issues certificates of occupancy.
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Engineering
Engineering monitors special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) funds, issues utility, lane/road closure and land disturbance permits, assist citizens in dead tree determination and removal from public property and right-of-way, along with other responsibilities.
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Fleet Maintenance
Marietta's fleet maintenance division maintains more than 600 City vehicles, including police cars, fire equipment, water and power trucks, landscaping equipment and sanitation trucks.
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Sanitation Services
The Sanitation Division provides garbage, recycling and yard waste collection to residents of Marietta.
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Street Maintenance
The Streets Division provides street maintenance and drainage system improvements, works on transportation improvement projects, maintains all of the city right-of-way, re-patches pavement and replaces sidewalks and driveways.
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Traffic Operations
The Traffic Operations Division installs and maintains all signalized intersections and signage and markings within the City.
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Transportation
Transportation Program
Downtown Government Campus
Tips on how to Navigate Roundabouts:
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which all traffic flows counterclockwise around a central island. Roundabouts operate with yield control at entry points and give priority to vehicles within the circle. The Roadway curvature is designed to slow speeds: Georgia’s roundabouts range from 48 feet to 250 feet.
HOW TO NAVIGATE A ROUNDABOUT
- When approaching a roundabout, slow down and observe advisory speed limit signs. Stop for pedestrians. IT’S THE LAW.
- When entering a roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle. Look left and then enter when there is a safe distance in the circulating traffic.
- When at the roundabout, drive counterclockwise and obey signs at all times.
- When inside the roundabout, DO NOT STOP. You have the right of way. Approaching the exit, turn on the right turn signal; watch for cyclists and walkers; and then slowly exit the roundabout. Note correct speed upon exit.
WHEN AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPROACHES A ROUNDABOUT
- Roundabouts provide emergency vehicles the benefit of reduced traffic speeds, which can make roundabouts safer for them to negotiate, than signalized intersections. Emergency vehicles do not have to worry about a vehicle unexpectedly running the intersection and hitting them at a high speed.
- Roundabouts accommodate emergency vehicles. Drivers should adhere to the same rules as on any other Georgia road. When an emergency vehicle approaches, drivers should carefully move their vehicle as far right as possible. If necessary, stop until the emergency vehicle passes. Even if in the roundabout, still move over to the right when in the circle. Do not block the exits.
- Roundabouts can accommodate larger vehicles such as trucks, buses and tractor-trailers with large turning radiuses. Most of Georgia’s roundabouts offer a “truck apron” in the design. This allows the rear wheels of larger vehicles to safely navigate the roundabout. For example, truck trailers can roll over the apron located around the central island.
Watch the attached video from the Federal Highway Administration by clicking HERE..