10 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 255-3040
Office of Traffic & Engineering
From the Office of the Engineer
About My Office
The City Engineer implements and administers the provisions in the City’s Code of Ordinances and state/federal regulations relating to street cuts and sidewalks. Additionally, they issue the paving and utility construction permits, approve plans and oversee Plan Review. They make the engineering decisions in accordance with the City’s standard contract documents and resolve or mediate any conflicts from the contracts.The City Engineer is also responsible for the following:
- Planning, design, bid document preparation, and construction administration for planned capital improvement projects (i.e streets, streetlights, traffic lights, sidewalks, etc.)
- Reviewing civil site plans for residential and commercial building permit applications
- Permitting street excavation, driveway, sidewalk, lane closure, and use of cranes within public right-of-way
- Environmental regulatory compliance for development projects, ongoing municipal operations, and local stormwater management
- Traffic safety planning and management City property and right-of-way management
- Horizontal and vertical survey control
- Serving as a repository for utility and roadway as-built drawings, technical reports, property plats, and right-of-way maps that date back several decades
Current Engineering Projects
Vision Zero is Harrisburg’s strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the city within 10 years. Vision Zero strategies are in use around the country and around the world. In Harrisburg, Vision Zero is a city-wide program that focuses on safety for all road users: those who walk, ride bicycles, ride the bus, and drive in cars. Click on the tile below for the full report.Division Street Renovation Project
The City of Harrisburg is committed to creating safer, more accessible, and more attractive streets for our residents, businesses, and visitors. The Division Street Renovation Project is focused on improving roadway conditions, upgrading pedestrian walkways, modernizing infrastructure, and enhancing the overall quality of life for those who travel through this important corridor. By addressing long-standing maintenance needs and investing in thoughtful design, this project will reduce traffic concerns, improve safety, and better connect neighborhoods. Our goal is to create a roadway that supports economic growth, strengthens community pride, and provides a safe, welcoming environment for all. Click on the tile below for more information and renderings.
Herr Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
To create a safer and more livable streetscape, the City of Harrisburg, together with PennDOT District 8-0, is designing improvements along five (5) blocks of Herr Street.
The planned improvements include ADA ramps, sidewalks, traffic calming measures, bus stop boarding areas, and lowering the posted speed limit to 25 mph. A missing segment of sidewalk will be installed along SR 3018 (Herr Street) near SR 0022 (Arsenal Boulevard) and transit facilities will be enhanced by providing consolidated ADA compliant stops with shelters. On-street parking will be maintained. Additionally, although construction funding for this portion has not yet been secured, N 12th Street to N 15th Street has a cycle track as the proposed improvement. This segment’s typical section will include a single 11 ft travel lane in the eastbound and westbound directions, 3 ft buffer (including 2 ft of mountable curb), and a 6 ft wide cycle track.
The anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) date is June 14, 2027, after which construction will begin. Construction is currently anticipated to be completed on November 1, 2027.
The project team will be presenting conceptual plans on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Bethesda Mission Community Center, 1438 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 from 10:00AM – 12:00PM where you will be able to learn more about the project, ask questions, and complete a comment form to provide feedback/suggestions.
The Community Center is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you need special accommodations, please contact Joel Seiders, City Engineer at (717) 255-3185.
Submit comments to the following: [email protected]
Contact the Project Manager: Wayne Martin, PE at 717.590.1400 or [email protected]