The Traffic Section is committed to maintaining and improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the County's transportation network. Our dedicated team provide a wide range of services, including traffic signal, sign, pavement marking maintenance, and engineering.
Transportation Planning
The mission of the Transportation Planning Section is to implement the mandates of the Washington State Growth Management Act. Our staff collaborates with the public, cities, local agencies, other county departments, Tribes, and regional organizations to develop the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program and secure grant funding for capital projects. For more details, please visit the Transportation Planning page.
Traffic Operations
The Traffic Operations team is dedicated to the safety and efficiency of our roadways. We manage traffic safety initiatives, setting and analyzing speed limits, overseeing County road standard implementation, processing road closure requests, and permitting of oversized loads.
- Traffic Safety
- Speed Limits
- Road Closure Request
- Oversized Load Request
Traffic Signals and Street Lighting
The Traffic Signals and Street Lighting team maintains vehicular and pedestrian signals within the County. This includes regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs. Kitsap County maintains 46 signalized intersections. Additionally, through interlocal agreements, the County provides maintenance services for signalized intersections in the City of Port Orchard (6 intersections) and the City of Poulsbo (9 intersections). The team also oversees the maintenance and operation of streetlights along County roads.
- Traffic Signal Maintenance Overview
- Kitsap County Street Light Information
Traffic Signs/Striping
The Traffic Signs/Striping Section installs signs and striping per the standards set by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Approximately 900 miles of roads are striped in compliance with federal, state, and county guidelines. This process involves selecting roads for striping, using reflective materials to enhance nighttime visibility, and conducting seasonal restriping.
- Road Signs
- Road Striping and Marking Guidelines
