Knowledge Base

Traffic signals are used to control right-of-way between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians at roadway intersections. These are the lights that turn green, yellow and red. The Transportation Department adheres to the guidance set forth in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and traffic signals will only be installed after an engineering study is performed. Service request types associated with traffic signals include:

• Traffic Signal Equipment
• Traffic Signal Request New
• Traffic Signal Timing

For information regarding Street lights, refer to that Knowledge Base Article.  Street lights are the lights that illuminate the roadways and sidewalks. Service request types associated with street lights include:

• Street Light – Request New
• Street Light or Pedestrian Light