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2609-00. Traffic Engineering

 Record Group
Identifier: 2609-00

Staff Only
Seattle traffic issues fell under the jurisdiction of the Department of Streets and Sewers during the first three decades of the 20th Century. With the recognition of growing traffic engineering needs, the Office of Traffic Engineer was established within the Department in 1930. The Department of Streets and Sewers was abolished by City Charter Amendment in 1936 and most of its functions absorbed by the Engineering Department. The Office of the Traffic Engineer became a division within the Department. When the functions of the Engineering Department were reorganized in 1997, the traffic engineering and transportation functions were consolidated in the newly formed Seattle Transportation Department.
Creator: Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Traffic Engineering Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 2609-01
Abstract

Material relating to traffic control and transportation planning in Seattle.

Dates: 1926-2000
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Central Business District Transportation Study

 Series
Identifier: 2609-03
Scope and Contents note

Reports, surveys and studies concerning traffic and transportation in downtown Seattle. Subjects include district traffic circulation, reversible roadway, freeways, and the comprehensive traffic plan for the Central Business District.

Dates: 1961-1967
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Traffic Engineering Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 2609-04
Scope and Contents note

Annual reports from Traffic Engineering, arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1920-1969; 1920-1948
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Traffic Control Board Minutes

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2609-05
Scope and Contents note

Minutes, correspondence, and reports of Commission established to coordinate activities of departments with jurisdiction over traffic problems. Issues include parking, congestion, street lighting, speed limits, and traffic flows.

Dates: 1946-1952
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

Traffic Tally and Timely Tips (Newsletter)

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2609-06
Scope and Contents note

Newsletter produced by the Traffic Engineering Division reporting accident statistics as well as related news items. Later issues are yearly and titled "Traffic Accident Summary."

Dates: 1955-1996
Found in: Seattle Municipal Archives

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