Frequently Asked Questions from Traffic Engineering
Traffic Signs Q. How can I get a stop sign installed in my neighborhood?
A. All stop sign requests should be in writing to the City's Traffic Commission. Send your letter directly to the Traffic Commission at 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. The letter only needs to be signed by one resident of the City, however the Traffic Commission will be looking for evidence of community support, so the more signatures, the better. Once you submit your request in writing, it will be scheduled for evaluation by the Traffic Engineering staff. After analyzing your request against a set of objective criteria, the traffic engineer will submit his study/findings to the Traffic Commission. You will be notified when your request is placed on the Traffic Commission agenda. You will be invited to attend and speak directly to the Traffic Commission. After the Traffic Commission hearing, the Commission and staff recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for final action. If Council approves your request, a stop sign is installed within 60 days of the Council action.
Street Maintenance [top of page] Q. How can I get potholes in the street repaired?
A. Call the Street Maintenance Division at 633-2850 or click here to access or Request for Assistance application.
Q. How can I get my street re-striped? [top of page]
A. Call the Street Maintenance Division at 633-2850 or click here to access or Request for Assistance application.
Q. A traffic sign has been knocked down, how can I get it fixed? [top of page]
A. Call the Street Maintenance Division at 633-2850 or click here to access or Request for Assistance application.
Q. City streetlight has burned out, how can I get it fixed? [top of page]
A. Call the Street Maintenance Division at 633-2850 or click here to access or Request for Assistance application.
Q. A traffic signal light bulb is out, how can I get it fixed? [top of page]
A. Call the Street Maintenance Division at 633-2850 or click here to access or Request for Assistance application.
Q. How can I get my street re-paved? [top of page]
A. The City Council has allocated over $1,000,000 annually for street pavement overlay project. The Engineering Services Department coordinates the street overlay program. To find out if your street is scheduled for pavement overlay or to request that your street be added to the street overlay program, call the Engineering Services Department at 633-2770.
Speed Humps [top of page] Q. How can I get speed bumps or other traffic calming devices installed on my street?
A. Call the Traffic Engineering Division and request a petition to install speed humps. You will need to obtain signatures from 66% of the property owners on the affected street and adjacent streets (the Traffic Engineering Department will help you identify the affected streets). Once your petition is submitted to the City, it will be evaluated by Traffic Engineering staff and forwarded to the Traffic Commission. Recommendations from City staff and the Traffic Commission are submitted to the City Council for final action. You will be notified and invited to speak at all public hearings.
Radar Surveys Q. How can I get copies of radar (speed) surveys? [top of page]
A. You may obtain copies of radar surveys by calling the Traffic Engineering Division at 633-2790 or stop by the Engineering Service Counter at the north end of City Hall. Q. How can I request that a radar survey be performed? [top of page]
A. Speed surveys are done every seven years on streets posted more than 25 mph. The last radar survey was done in 2003. All of these records are public documents. If you believe there is a speeding problem on your streets, please call the Sheriff’s Department (Traffic Division) at 966-3520 to request enforcement.
Traffic Signal Malfunction [top of page] Q. I believe that a traffic signal is malfunctioning, how can I get it fixed?
A. If a traffic signal is malfunctioning, please call the Traffic Engineering Division at 633-2790. During non-business hours, if a malfunctioning light is creating a traffic hazard, please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 966-3520.
Transportation/Haul Route Permits [top of page] Q. How can I get a Transportation Permit? What information do I need?
A. Transportation permits are required for all oversized (“wide load”) and overweight vehicles. Click here to download the Transportation Permit Application in PDF format. All required information is listed on the permit application. All trucks must used established truck routes and if delivering off of a truck route, you must use the most direct route to the site.
Q. When do I need a Haul Route Permit and how do I get one? [top of page]
A. Haul Route Permits are required in association with grading permits to haul dirt or when five or more haul trips are required for your project (e.g., removing demolition material). Click here to download an application for a Haul Route Permit in PDF format.
Copies of Traffic Related Documents [top of page] Q. How can I get copies of traffic-related documents?
A. For traffic-related documents such as radar surveys, traffic studies, Traffic Commission resolutions/minutes, call the Traffic Engineering Division at 633-2790. Call the Sheriff’s Department at 966-3520 for copies of accident reports.
Parking Permits [top of page] Q. My street now requires parking permits, how do I get one?
A. Devonshire is currently the only street in the City that requires a parking permit. Click here to download a copy of the Parking Permit Application in PDF format.
Q. How can I get a parking permit zone established for my street? [top of page]
A. Requests for parking permit zones are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please forward your request to the Traffic Commission.
Curb Paint Designation [top of page] Q. How can I get the curb paint designation changed for a particular location? (e.g., none to red)
A. All requests for curb paint must go to the Traffic Commission. Generally, the City does not paint red curbs for private driveways unless the property use generates more than 100 vehicle trips per day.
Street Lighting [top of page] Q. How can I get streetlights installed on my street?
A. For more information about streetlights, please click here for information on Street Light Requests. |