Scottsdale introduces unified approach to building and maintaining city infrastructure
Scottsdale has created a new Transportation and Infrastructure Department — a modernized structure that combines capital project management and transportation services into one coordinated team. This reorganization follows the dissolution of the department previously known as Public Works.
This alignment brings together the city’s engineers with its transportation team, creating a unified team to plan, design and deliver Scottsdale’s critical infrastructure and mobility projects. Previously, these responsibilities were divided between two separate divisions, Capital Project Management and Transportation & Streets.
“This new department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Scottsdale’s infrastructure — from streets and traffic systems to public facilities,” said Alison Tymkiw, Scottsdale’s city engineer and senior director of the new department. “We have a very talented staff who can deliver multi-faceted projects efficiently in order to meet the needs of our community.”
Tymkiw now reports directly to City Manager Greg Caton, reducing two layers of previous management oversight and further accelerating response times and project delivery. The shift reflects a growing trend among innovative public agencies across the country that are adopting modern, integrated models to address today’s complex infrastructure and transportation challenges.
“Scottsdale continues to evolve how we serve the community, and this will streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies,” said Caton. “This new department structure empowers our talented professionals and positions us to deliver a higher level of service that’s more responsive to our residents’ needs. I know Ms. Tymkiw, a registered professional engineer who has worked for the city for more than 25 years, will lead this function to great success.”
The department will continue to support Scottsdale’s long-standing commitment to excellence in transportation planning, construction and capital improvement projects — ensuring the city’s infrastructure needs are met now and in the future.