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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City of Alexandria Receives Highest Certification for Virginia Municipal League’s Go Green Government Challenge
The City was given maximum points for the innovative adoption of the-first-of-its-kind Eco-City Environmental Charter and Environmental Action Plan 2030. The City was also recognized for its new and progressive Green Building policy for multi-family and commercial buildings. For more information visit www.alexandriava.gov/Environment
International Day of Climate Action - Saturday, October 24
The Office of Environmental Quality invites residents to join people all over the world to take a stand for a safe climate future on Saturday, October 24. Residents can participate locally by attending a concert to benefit the international day of climate action. The EcoVoice Ensemble will perform on Saturday, October 24 at 3:50 p.m. located at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 S. Fairfax Street. For more information visit www.ecovoce.org.
- 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.
- Alexandria Earns Bronze “Bicycle Friendly Community” Designation!
The City of Alexandria receives the bronze level for the 2009 Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award by the League of American Bicyclists. The League recognizes the City of Alexandria for its efforts to welcome bicyclists and making bicycling safer and more enjoyable. Since 2006, the City of Alexandria and its community partners have focused on bicycling-related engineering, education, encouragement, and enforcement. For more information visit www.alexandriava.gov/LocalMotion.
- 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 and Permit Information
The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services will be implementing updates to permits and fees effective July 1, 2008.
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: 703.838.4488
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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 703.519.3486 or Recycling: 703.751.5872
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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: 703.838.4411
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Contact Us
Contact the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services: 703.746.4025
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