Traffic and Street Information 

Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

Every year, the City of Richland prepares (per RCW 35.77.010z) a six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),  to help identify improvement projects over the next six years.

Traffic Operations

The Transportation Department is responsible for the daily traffic operations including:

• Collecting and maintaining traffic data (e.g. traffic counts)
• Operating traffic signals
• Providing traffic design and traffic engineering services

Looking to the future, we examine better ways to connect people to their destinations. In keeping with the city’s multi-modal transportation strategy, we evaluate, plan and seek funding to improve our roads, sidewalks and bicycle facilities.

Street Lights

We appreciate the community's assistance in notifying the City when there are street light issues. Now, anyone can identify and report street light issues online at any time. The Street Light Issue Reporting System helps identify street lights that are not operating correctly, so crews can get them back in service quickly. This improves community safety, especially at crosswalks and intersections. 

Navigating Intersections with Flashing Yellow Arrows

For information on how to safely navigate an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow, such as the one at Keene & Queensgate, please see the information presented below:

Street Maintenance

The Streets Maintenance Division is responsible for about 275 miles of streets. The division uses best management practices to maintain those streets and trail facilities, supporting safe and efficient mobility for all our community's travelers.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality transportation facilities and modal choices to Richland residents. To report an issue, such as potholes, you may submit a Service Request online or call (509) 942-7670.

Snow & Ice Control

 Click here for more information on the City's snow and ice removal process.

Pavement Preservation Program

In 2013, the City of Richland reviewed the condition of all City streets and began a Pavement Preservation Program to prevent them from getting to a condition where major upgrades or reconstruction is necessary.

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