FAQ: TRAFFIC & ENGINEERING

How can I get a stop sign installed in my neighborhood?

City Council adopted the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, establishing guidelines to implement traffic calming measures. Stop sign requests, along with other traffic calming requests, must be in writing on a "Community Action Request" form.

How can I get potholes in the street repaired?

Call Public Works at (858)720-2470.

How can I get my street re-striped?

Call Public Works at (858)720-2470.

A traffic sign has been knocked down, how can I get it fixed?

Call Public Works at (858)720-2470.

A City streetlight has burned out, how can I get it fixed?

Call Public Works at (858)720-2470.

A traffic signal light bulb is out, how can I get it fixed?

Call Public Works at (858)720-2470.

How can I get my street re-paved?

The City Council an allocated a certain amount of money annually for street pavement overlay projects. 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 Public Works at (858)720-2470.

How can I get speed bumps or other traffic calming devices installed?

City Council adopted the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, establishing guidelines to implement traffic calming measures. Speed hump requests, along with other traffic calming requests, must be in writing on a "Community Action Request" form.

How can I get copies of radar (speed) surveys?

You may obtain copies of radar surveys by calling the Engineering Department at (858)720-2470 or stop by the Engineering/Planning Counter at City Hall.

How can I request that a radar survey be performed?

Speed surveys are done every seven years on streets posted more than 25 mph. The last radar survey was done in 2002. 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 (760)966-3500 to request enforcement.

I believe that a traffic signal is malfunctioning, how can I get it fixed?

If a traffic signal is malfunctioning, please call the Engineering Department at (858)720-2470. During non-business hours, if a malfunctioning light is creating a traffic hazard, please contact the Sheriff's Department at (760)966-3500.

How can I get a Transportation Permit? What information do I need?

Transportation permits are required for all oversized ("wide load") and overweight vehicles.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.

When do I need a Haul Route Permit and how do I get one?

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).

How can I get copies of traffic-related documents?

For traffic-related documents such as radar surveys, traffic studies, Traffic Safety Commission minutes, call the Engineering Department at (858)720-2470 or stop by the Engineering/Planning Counter at City Hall. Call the Sheriff's Department at (760)966-3500 for copies of accident reports.

How can I get the curb painted red next to my driveway?

All requests for curb paint must go to the Engineering Department. Generally, the City does not paint red curbs for private driveways unless the property use generates more than 100 vehicle trips per day.