City of Alexandria, VA
 The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) strives to improve the overall quality of life within the City of Alexandria through the development of a superior infrastructure. In order to contribute to the physical, social and economic growth of the City of Alexandria, the T&ES employee team provides services of the highest quality in the areas of engineering, environmental quality, traffic control, transit, construction, inspection and surveying, street, sewer and fire hydrant maintenance, and refuse and recycling collection.
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What's New
King Street Paving Project
The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) will begin work to resurface King Street starting July 12, between Columbus Street and the King Street Metro. The scope of the King Street improvement project includes two phases. Phase I consists of concrete work, which includes curb and gutter repairs and new ADA accessible ramps at crosswalks. This work will take place Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for approximately eight weeks. The Phase II milling and paving activities will start mid September, taking place Sunday-Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting. For more information please call Rashad Friday, Project Manager at 703.746.4049 or Rashad.Friday@alexandriava.gov.
- Old Town Area Parking Study
The City has completed a study of an 85-block area of Old Town to document existing, on- and off-street public parking, assess utilization and develop recommendations for parking management strategies.
- T&ES has recently converted several divisions of T&ES to the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system. T&ES phone numbers have converted to a new prefix, 746, while retaining their 703 area code. Please note, many phone numbers have changed.
- T&ES Administrative Office, 703.746.4025
- Construction & Inspection, 703.746.4035
- Construction & Field Inspector Office located at 2900 Business Center Drive, 703.746.4090
- Impound Lot, 703.746.4664
- Leaf Collection, 703.746.LEAF (5323)
- Maintenance, 703.746.4488
- Refuse and Recycling Collection, 703.746.4410
- Traffic Engineering & Traffic Complaints, 703.746.4411
- Traffic Shop and Operations, 703.746.4747
- City Launches Plastic Bag Recycling Initiative
Residents, students and businesses are encouraged to “Make the Right Choice, One Plastic Bag at a Time!” by reducing, reusing and recycling their plastic bags.
- Eco-City Alexandria Action Plan 2030
The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the Eco-City Alexandrian Action Plan 2030 at the legislative meeting held Tuesday, June 23. For more information about Eco-City Alexandria visit alexandriava.gov/Eco-City or contact the Office of Environmental Quality at 703.746.4065.
- All Aboard the King Street Trolley!
The free King Street Trolley service transports residents, visitors, and those who work in Old Town, between the King Street Metrorail Station and the Potomac River waterfront. The trolley operates seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing access to accommodations, dining, entertainment and shopping.
- Fee & Permit Information
The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services will be implementing updates to permits and fees effective July 1, 2010.
T&ES Divisions
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Construction & Inspection
The Construction and Inspection Division, located in room 4130 in City Hall, manages and inspects capital improvement projects through all phases of construction and all work within the right of way.
Contact Us: 703.746.4035
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Engineering & Design
The Engineering and Design Division, located in room 3200 in City Hall, designs capital improvement projects to be administered by the department, reviews State projects, and privately submitted site plans to ensure construction is in compliance with the City's engineering standards and policies.
Contact Us: 703.746.4045
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Office of Environmental Quality
The Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ), located in Room 3000 in City Hall, administers the City's air, water, and noise improvement programs, which help preserve and protect the environment and public health and welfare.
Contact Us: 703.746.4065
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Maintenance Division
The Maintenance Division, located in the T&ES Operations building located at 2900 Business Center Drive, provides maintenance and repairs for all City sewers, streets, sidewalks and fire hydrants; maintains stream beds, weirs and stream banks; maintains drainage tunnels, box culverts, storm water pollution removal facilities; maintains bridges; and conducts snow removal and flood control operations.
Contact Us: 703.746.4488
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Solid Waste & Recycling
The T&ES Division of Solid Waste, located in the T&ES Operations building at 2900 Business Center Drive provides refuse collection services.
Contact Us: Solid Waste & Recycling: 703.746.4410
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Transit Services
Transit Services and Programs, located in room 1200 in City Hall, coordinates Metro related services, the Alexandria DASH bus service, DOT paratransit for the mobility impaired, ridesharing to promote the formation of car and vanpools, the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail, bus stop amenities, and other vehicle alternative programs.
Contact Us: 703.746.4075
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Transportation Division
The Transportation Division, located at 3200 Colvin St., coordinates and maintains all signals and signs within the city street system.
Contact Us: 703.746.4747
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Contact Us
Contact the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services: 703.746.4025
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