Transportation

Responsibilities

The Transportation Services Division is responsible for:

  • 11 Miles of Trail Corridor
  • 22 Miles of Railroad
  • 307 Bridges
  • 281 Culverts
  • 1,646 Miles of Roads

Offices

  • The Administration Division is responsible for the overall management of operations, funding (accounting), planning, and project development of entire Yakima County transportation network.
  • The Construction Division is responsible for the administration of surveying, inspection, and oversight of Yakima County road improvement projects.
  • The Engineering Division’s responsibilities are preliminary engineering, specification, and graphic design plans for Yakima County road projects.
  • The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Division is responsible for the management, maintenance, and reservations of Yakima County parks and trails.
  • The Right-of-Way Division provides Yakima County’s real estate services and support, including County property acquisition, surplus, and appraisals.
  • Road Maintenance is responsible for the maintenance of County right-of-way and drainage systems, including roads, bridges, vegetation management, snow removal, signing, and striping.
  • Traffic Engineering is responsible for the design and operation of traffic control devices, traffic data collection, development review, and transportation planning.

Bridge Load Restrictions