Mission Statement
The mission of the Monterey County Department of Public Works is to promote the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life for the people of Monterey County by providing for safe and efficient, high quality, environmentally sensitive public road and bridge systems, environmental systems, public facilities, and public services.

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The Department of Public Works is responsible for management, operation, and maintenance of public roads and bridges, County buildings and facilities, fleet, storm drains within the public right of way, sanitation district collection, treatment, and disposal facilities, County Service Area urban services, and closed County landfills, all within the unincorporated area of the County.

In addition, the Department is responsible for planning, financing, and implementing a Capital Improvement Program consisting of road and bridge projects, County buildings and facilities, and miscellaneous service area improvements.

Public Works issues permits for encroachments within the County road right of way, sewer connection permits within special districts, and various transportation permits for the road system.

The Department is organized into the following sections:

	Architectural Services, New Facilities and Major Renovations (831) 755-4800
	Facilities Management and Mail Operations (831) 755-4744
	Fleet Management (831) 755-4915
	Road and Bridge Design (831) 755-4800
	Road and Bridge Construction (831) 755-4800
	Road and Bridge Maintenance (831) 755-4925
	Traffic Engineering (831) 755-4800
	Transportation Planning, Development Review including (Emergency Water Shed Protection) (831) 755-4800