What we do Last updated or reviewed on April 2, 2026 The City of Asheville’s Transportation Department is dedicated to providing for the safety, health, mobility, and quality of life for Asheville citizens and guests through the administration of engineering, infrastructure and transportation-related projects. The Transportation Department has four divisions, with the following roles: Traffic Engineering – Advises on traffic engineering components for projects in the City right-of-way. Handles services including posted speed limits, traffic calming, various regulatory and warning traffic signs, traffic signals and warning flashers. Transportation Planning – Oversees the planning of bicycle and pedestrian travel modes, including sidewalks, bicycle facilities, micromobility, and greenways. Transit – Oversees management of the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) system maintenance and operations. Provide transit planning services including updates to bus routes and bus stops. Parking Services – Manages public parking including city-owned parking garages, on-street metered parking, and parking enforcement. Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5943 Email Address ahaire@ashevillenc.gov Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorAshley HaireAdditional LinksStaff Directory Related Services Bicycle services Learn how to safely and securely bicycle in Asheville A quick guide to vegetation responsibility in Asheville Click to read more. Report damaged signs and street light outages You may use The Asheville App to report or view the status of damaged street signs and street light outages. Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville Park on the street Information about metered on-street parking and loading zones. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Traffic Calming Policy Update The City of Asheville is revising its existing Traffic Calming Policy to provide clearer direction for community members to request traffic calming treatments and for staff to respond to requests. Eagle and Market Street Enhancements The Eagle and Market Street Enhancements project aims to improve public space use with a cohesive and inspired design for the historically Black business district known as The Block. Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration The City of Asheville is making improvements to sidewalks on both sides of the street on the northern section of Lexington Avenue between Walnut Street and Woodfin Street/Hiawassee Street. Explore Related ProjectsTransportation News City asks for community input on draft ART network Posted on May 21, 2026May 26, 2026 by Kim Miller Learn more about the draft Asheville Rides Transit (ART) network and provide feeback The Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Draft Network Explained Posted on May 21, 2026May 26, 2026 by Jim Wilson The draft network would preserve the existing split between goals of ridership and coverage, but make adjustments to increase frequency on some routes, better coordinate route connections and improve on time performance. Strive Not to Drive and ride ART for free on May 18 Posted on May 13, 2026 by Jim Wilson Western North Carolina kicks off its annual Strive Not to Drive week celebrating sustainable transportation on Friday, May 15, and you can join the effort with free rides on Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses all day on Monday, May 18. Explore Transportation News
Report damaged signs and street light outages You may use The Asheville App to report or view the status of damaged street signs and street light outages.
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
Traffic Calming Policy Update The City of Asheville is revising its existing Traffic Calming Policy to provide clearer direction for community members to request traffic calming treatments and for staff to respond to requests.
Eagle and Market Street Enhancements The Eagle and Market Street Enhancements project aims to improve public space use with a cohesive and inspired design for the historically Black business district known as The Block.
Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration The City of Asheville is making improvements to sidewalks on both sides of the street on the northern section of Lexington Avenue between Walnut Street and Woodfin Street/Hiawassee Street.
City asks for community input on draft ART network Posted on May 21, 2026May 26, 2026 by Kim Miller Learn more about the draft Asheville Rides Transit (ART) network and provide feeback
The Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Draft Network Explained Posted on May 21, 2026May 26, 2026 by Jim Wilson The draft network would preserve the existing split between goals of ridership and coverage, but make adjustments to increase frequency on some routes, better coordinate route connections and improve on time performance.
Strive Not to Drive and ride ART for free on May 18 Posted on May 13, 2026 by Jim Wilson Western North Carolina kicks off its annual Strive Not to Drive week celebrating sustainable transportation on Friday, May 15, and you can join the effort with free rides on Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses all day on Monday, May 18.
