What we do Last updated or reviewed on August 12, 2025 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. Get in Touch Use The Asheville App to report a problem with our streets, sidewalks, transit and bike facilities, and greenways. The Asheville App 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 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 Eagle and Market Street Enhancements Click to read more. Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration Click to read more. River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project The purpose of the $35 million project was to rebuild the transportation network along the east side of the French Broad River in the River Arts District, with the long term vision of supporting businesses, residents, artists and the greater community vision adopted in the 2004 Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan. Explore Related ProjectsTransportation News City of Asheville Moves Forward with Sidewalk Restoration on North Lexington Avenue; Public Information Session Scheduled for February 26 Posted on February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The public is invited to attend an upcoming informational engagement session on Thursday, February 26. This session will offer a direct opportunity to view initial renderings of project plans and ask questions of the project team. City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026February 4, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Kim Miller Click to read more. 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
River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project The purpose of the $35 million project was to rebuild the transportation network along the east side of the French Broad River in the River Arts District, with the long term vision of supporting businesses, residents, artists and the greater community vision adopted in the 2004 Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Master Plan.
City of Asheville Moves Forward with Sidewalk Restoration on North Lexington Avenue; Public Information Session Scheduled for February 26 Posted on February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The public is invited to attend an upcoming informational engagement session on Thursday, February 26. This session will offer a direct opportunity to view initial renderings of project plans and ask questions of the project team.
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026February 4, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
City of Asheville December & January holiday closings and service impacts Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Kim Miller Click to read more.
