The Public Works Department is a part of the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio. The department works to provide services to residents, city properties and infrastructures. It offers maintenance and repair services for streets, public grounds, parks, forests, and sanitary and storm sewers. The department handles cases related to the collection and removal of ice, snow and waste materials. The Public Works Department also provides services in matters concerning basement flooding due to blockages in lines and heavy rains. Its traffic signalization project installs traffic signal poles and new signage. The Public Works Department additionally strives to improve safety for emergency vehicles, motorists and rapid transit riders.