The Public Works Department, under the guidance of Judith M. Mueller is responsible for many direct citizen services including -
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) bus service to the greater Charlottesville area
School Pupil Transportation for all Charlottesville City Schools
Environmental Sustainability through compliance, public education, pollution prevention and stewardship opportunities
Facilities maintenance, repair and operations for City Government and School buildings
Facilities management planning, design and construction of projects for City Public and School buildings
Streets and sidewalk maintenance, storm and snow clean up, refuse and garbage collection, curbside recycling, signs and signals maintenance and stormwater infrastructure
City's utility services: natural gas distribution; water distribution; waste water collection; utility line locating through Miss Utility; and meter reading
Our Mission: To responsibly manage public infrastructure, transportation and natural resources for our community.
Our Vision: We envision a structurally sound and sustainable community where the mobility and infrastructure needs of all are met.
What's happening?
For more information about current construction projects happening in the city, check out the AUGUST 2010 Construction Report* or if you have specific areas of interest, choose from the specific areas below:
*(Note: the file is large and will take a fair amount of time to download. For anyone using a dial up, it is recommended that you access the report via the individual sections posted above.)
Mailing Address:
305 4th Street NW
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Administration: (434) 970-3301
Environmental Administration : (434) 970-3631
Facilities Management : (434) 970-3302
Facilities Maintenance : (434) 970-3666
Transit : (434) 970-3840
Public Service : (434) 970-3830
Public Utilities : (434) 970-3800 or
(434) 970-3211 for Billing Questions
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