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Transportation Engineering & Area Mobility Branch
Michael Ereti, P.E., Assistant Director
The T.E.A.M. Branch, based at 611 Walker, is responsible for performing engineering studies & field investigations related to a variety of functions including traffic counts, street lighting, school zones, railroad safety & quiet zones, view obstructions, and neighborhood cut-through traffic. This branch also manages street and lane closure permits and develops general speed & school zone ordinances. The branch will be governed by Chapter 15 of the Department of Public Works & Engineering's Infrastructure Design Manual.
Mobility Permitting | Traffic Counts
Reviews & evaluates traffic operational & safety improvements such as the need for Traffic Signs, Pavements Markings, and the altering of Speed Limits. This group also administers Access Management and Traffic Impact Analysis studies.
Area Engineers and related regions...
T. Rebagay, P.E. – North: North of I-10.
Gerald Wilson, P.E. – Central: Inside 610 & South of I-10, including the Central Business District & the Texas Medical Center.
Bill Hlavacek, P.E. – South: Outside 610 & South of I-10.
Additional information regarding Access Management standards & Traffic Impact Analysis guidelines can be found on our Documents & Applications page, listed under the Traffic Impact Analysis & Access Management section.
Project Managers & group functions…
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Gary Drabek – Senior Staff Analyst. Oversees the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (applications/ investigations/ approvals). NTMP utilizes traffic calming measures along residential streets with excessive vehicular speeds & cut-through traffic.
Patrick Nguyen – Senior Project Manager. Oversees the Street Light Program (applications/ investigations/ plan reviews), professional engineering contracts (management & billing), parking reviews for special projects. Additionally, this group coordinates with H-GAC on Capital Improvement Projects & other projects.
Katherine Parker – Senior Project Manager. Oversees the School Coordination Program (applications/ investigations/ approvals for adding & removing school zones & related infrastructure), recently implemented Quiet Zones Program, and pending Railroad Safety Program.
Additional information & related applications regarding Area Mobility Programs can be found on our Programs & Projects page and Documents & Applications page.
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Oversees Lane & Street Closures, Sidewalk Closures, Sidewalk Cafés, and Curb Painting.
The mobility permit system portal provides the City of Houston with the ability to manage city streets and sidewalks during public and private construction. If you are a contractor that may require temporary use of city streets or sidewalks during construction, please read our FAQ prior to applying for a permit. The mobility permit portal also serves to manage sidewalk café permits.
New online permit applications will be available March 1 , 2011. Click the link below, then click on mobility permit system to begin using the new online permit system. From here you will be able to obtain a user name and password by creating a user profile. Please fax or email your updated insurance to 832.395.3057 or mobilitypermits@houstontx.gov after registration so that we may update your profile. Permit status updates will be sent to you via email. If required to pay a fee, the email will contain a link to pay for permits online using your credit card or e-check. A valid email address is required for you to receive notifications from the City.
Permit System Portal (Online Applications)
Mobility Permit Information
Mobility Permitting FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance
Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance - Rules & Regulations
Kerry Parker - Senior Project Manager
If you have additional questions or comments please call 832-395-3020 during hours of operation, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm or email us at mobilitypermits@houstontx.gov.
For information regarding other permits, see our FAQ & Partnered Links page.
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Collects & assesses count studies related to Neighborhood Traffic Projects, Speed Humps, Speed data, Average Daily Traffic, Corridors, Intersection Approaches, and Railroad Crossings.
Kenny Brown – Project Tech IV
Interactive Traffic Counts Data.
Traffic Counts of Major Thoroughfares (.pdf)
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