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Traffic / Parking Signs & Pavement Markings
The DPW - Transportation Division works closely with the DPW - Highway Division in the planning, maintenance, and operation of all traffic control and street name signs, pavement markings, street lights, traffic signals, parking meters and parking-related signs.
The DPW - Highway Division manufactures, installs, and maintains the following:
- Construction signs - detour
- Guide signs - street name
- Parking signs - no parking
- Regulatory signs - stop, speed limit
- Warning signs - stop ahead
Replacing Signs
Signs are replaced when damaged or faded, posts straightened when needed, and tree limbs/vegetation cut back for visibility. Street striping such as stop bars, crosswalks, parking stall boundaries, shoulder markings, and lane lines on town streets are also maintained by the DPW - Highway Division. Contact the DPW - Transportation Division if you believe the placement of a traffic control sign, parking sign, or pavement marking is warranted for safety reasons at a specific location. Report any damaged, missing, or faded sign or markings to the DPW Highway Division at 617-879-4900.
Traffic Signals
The traffic and pedestrian signals in Brookline are monitored by the DPW - Transportation Division in order to optimize their operation and reduce travel delays. Repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance are performed by the DPW - Highway Division. Questions or complaints regarding the operation of an individual traffic or pedestrian signal should be submitted by request / comment form to the DPW - Transportation Division. To report a signal malfunction, call the DPW - Highway Division immediately at 617-646-2700 on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, contact the Brookline Police Department at 617-730-2222.
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Todd Kirrane
Transportation Administrator
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Transportation Division of DPW
Physical Address
333 Washington St.
4th Floor
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-730-2177
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.