What we do Last updated or reviewed on February 10, 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 Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Improvements 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. This 2024 GO Bond funded project will improve pedestrian safety and overall experience by restoring safe sidewalks and upgrading accessibility. For more information, visit the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project The River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) was completed in 2021. 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 [...] Wilma Dykeman Greenway Extension Project The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in coordination with the City of Asheville, is currently working with a consultant to design a 1.3-mile extension of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway. This new section, formerly known as the North River Arts District (RAD) Greenway, will run along the French Broad River and Riverside Drive (N.C. 251), from Hill Street to Pearson Bridge Road. Once constructed, this greenway will provide a key connection between Asheville’s River Arts District, the existing Wilma Dykeman Greenway, future Town of Woodfin and Buncombe County greenways, the Reed Creek Greenway, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). This project will tie into the greenway network that is part of the larger River Arts District and supports our community’s priorities for safe, connected, and resilient multimodal infrastructure. Explore Related ProjectsTransportation News Parking garage repairs to start with closure of Rankin Avenue garage in August Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 by Kim Miller Needed repairs and ADA complinace adjustment work will begin on Rankin Garage in August. Read more about the wor, the schedule more in this article. City of Asheville releases Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, offering recommendations for the future safety and accessibility of primary downtown thoroughfare Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Kim Miller The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article. City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 27, 2025July 8, 2025 by Kim Miller The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City 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
Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Improvements 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. This 2024 GO Bond funded project will improve pedestrian safety and overall experience by restoring safe sidewalks and upgrading accessibility. For more information, visit the
River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project The River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) was completed in 2021. 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 [...]
Wilma Dykeman Greenway Extension Project The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in coordination with the City of Asheville, is currently working with a consultant to design a 1.3-mile extension of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway. This new section, formerly known as the North River Arts District (RAD) Greenway, will run along the French Broad River and Riverside Drive (N.C. 251), from Hill Street to Pearson Bridge Road. Once constructed, this greenway will provide a key connection between Asheville’s River Arts District, the existing Wilma Dykeman Greenway, future Town of Woodfin and Buncombe County greenways, the Reed Creek Greenway, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). This project will tie into the greenway network that is part of the larger River Arts District and supports our community’s priorities for safe, connected, and resilient multimodal infrastructure.
Parking garage repairs to start with closure of Rankin Avenue garage in August Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 by Kim Miller Needed repairs and ADA complinace adjustment work will begin on Rankin Garage in August. Read more about the wor, the schedule more in this article.
City of Asheville releases Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study, offering recommendations for the future safety and accessibility of primary downtown thoroughfare Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Kim Miller The Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study recommends phased and scalable improvements that can be implemented over time, ensuring cohesive urban development with existing and future infrastructure projects. Read key reccomedations from the final report in this article.
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 27, 2025July 8, 2025 by Kim Miller The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
