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Welcome to the City of Plano Engineering Department web page. The department is responsible for the design and construction of public works infrastructure including streets, water and sewer utilities and public facilities; coordinating the capital improvement program and providing a safe and efficient transportation system. Please click on a division below for more information. Development The Development Division’s prime responsibility is the review, permitting and inspection of all private development projects (non City initiated) to insure compliance with all City standards, specifications and requirements. This includes the public infrastructure (streets, water, sewer and drainage), which the City will maintain, and private improvements (fire lanes, parking, landscaping, etc.), which will be maintained by the property owner. Other responsibilities of the Division are: administering the City’s oversize reimbursements; review and inspection of trench safety and erosion control plans; flood plain mapping and management; permitting and inspection of the franchised utilities; and processing of street light requests.   Transportation --Mission Statement-- To facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services The Division investigates traffic safety and mobility complaints, develops long-range transportation system projects, collects and analyzes traffic data, designs and operates traffic signals, fosters safe school walking/bike routes, manages neighborhood traffic safety, fosters effective public transit services, and seeks innovative transportation project funding. These things are accomplished using the latest technologies, best management practices, and a highly trained professional staff to maintain a high quality of life for Plano residents       Community Investment Program (CIP) The Community Investment Program (CIP) Division is responsible for the implementation of the water, sanitary sewer, streets and drainage portion of the CIP (City initiated projects). The Division develops the plan and manages the design and construction of the improvements. In addition the Division manages the Stream Bank Stabilization program, which involves erosion along waterways.   Facilities Management The Facilities Management Division is responsible for the design and construction of all new City of Plano buildings and for the operations and maintenance of all existing buildings. The Division administers the Facilities Capital Improvement Projects and Capital Reserve Projects programs.