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Traffic Planning & Control

The Bureau of Traffic Planning & Control provides for a safe and efficient transportation network through the following activities:

  • Installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices including traffic signals, traffic signs, and pavement markings.
  • Investigate complaints and requests for new and/or changes to existing traffic control devices.
  • Prepare traffic studies including capacity analyses, traffic counts, speed surveys, and accident analyses.
  • Provide illumination of City streets through the installation and maintenance of street lights.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, or MUTCD, defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

For current and planned street closures, please see the Street Closures page.

Contact Information

General Traffic Phone Number
610.437.7735