Public Works Department

Transportation

The transportation component of the Public Works Department focuses on the movement of people. This is accomplished through the Modesto City-County Airport, Public Transportation Systems, Streets, and Parking Divisions.

Modesto City-County Airport

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Stanislaus County’s air transportation hub, which is jointly owned by the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County, and is operated by the City of Modesto. Additional information is available on the Airport page.

Transit

Provides public transportation service on Modesto Area Express/MAX, Modesto Area Dial-A-Ride, BART Commuter Express and Altamont Commuter Express (ACE). Additional information is available on the Modesto Area Express page.

Streets Division

The Streets Division is responsible for maintaining and repairing potholes, repaving city streets, street sweeping, maintenance of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and alleys, and the timely removal of graffiti.