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 ART Place The City of Asheville is conducting pre-construction activities for the ART Place Project at 50 Asheland Avenue and 49 Coxe Avenue, a total of 1.48 acres. 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. Explore Related ProjectsTransportation News City of Asheville: Monitoring the weather and ready to act Posted on October 8, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kim Miller As our neighbors to the south brace for some rough weather, City of Asheville is monitoring the impact of potential weather systems - and stands ready to serve the community Playable Sound Sculpture to be Unveiled on Reed Creek Greenway Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville is excited to announce the installation of a new, interactive piece of public art where the Reed Creek Greenway intersects with Catawba Street in North Asheville. City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use. 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
ART Place The City of Asheville is conducting pre-construction activities for the ART Place Project at 50 Asheland Avenue and 49 Coxe Avenue, a total of 1.48 acres.
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.
City of Asheville: Monitoring the weather and ready to act Posted on October 8, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kim Miller As our neighbors to the south brace for some rough weather, City of Asheville is monitoring the impact of potential weather systems - and stands ready to serve the community
Playable Sound Sculpture to be Unveiled on Reed Creek Greenway Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Meredith Friedheim The City of Asheville is excited to announce the installation of a new, interactive piece of public art where the Reed Creek Greenway intersects with Catawba Street in North Asheville.
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.
