FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I report an issue?
Please make us aware of any issues or problems you see related to roadway operations.
Call 311:
- Report malfunctioning signal
- Report damaged or missing sign
- Report paving or sidewalk problem
- Report broken parking meter
Call Alabama Power 1-800-245-2244:
To report street light issues (i.e. street light outages, down street lights, etc.)
How do I request information?
We will work with you on inquiries and requests for repairs or changes to roadway lights, signals, signs, markings, or parking through our engineering-based assessment and determination process.
Call us at 254-2450 for:
- Inquiry or request about street design
- Inquiry or request about paving plan
- Inquiry or request about sidewalk plan
- Inquiry or request about traffic signals
- Inquiry or request about roadway signage
- Inquiry or request about roadway striping
- Inquiry or request about bridge planning or inspection
- Inquiry or request about on-street parking
How do I apply for permits?
We will work with you to understand and move through our permit application processes.
Call us at 254-2450 for:
- Close or block a road for a special event (race, parade, festival, etc.)
- Close or block a road or sidewalk for construction
- Obtain a construction dumpster permit
- Obtain a food truck permit
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS —
Potholes
Department of Public Works
205-254-6316
Transit
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
205-521-0101
Off-Street Parking (Parking Lots & Decks)
Birmingham Parking Authority
205-321-7050
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