Transportation & Utilities

Responsibilities

The Department of Transportation & Utilities is responsible for planning, engineering, and construction of public infrastructure projects in Portage. The City of Portage's street system consists of 151 miles of local streets, 73 miles of major streets, 52 traffic signal installations, and 58 miles of on-street bike lanes.

The city also coordinates with the Michigan Department of Transportation for projects involving Interstate 94 and US-131 and with the Kalamazoo County Road Commission on county road projects.  

The Department of Transportation & Utilities manages 265 miles of water main, 20 production wells, 2 water towers, 242 miles of sanitary sewer, 56 lift stations, and 142 miles of storm sewer. The city contracts with Veolia to oversee the operation and maintenance of these utilities.