Traffic control devices include traffic signals, street signs like stop signs and yield signs, striping, and pavement markings. Devices are installed only on public streets and within the public right-of-way. Devices for private streets are the responsibility of the property owner.
Once approved, requests for new traffic signs, pavement striping and marking, and curb painting may take up to four weeks. A new traffic signal may take up to one year or more to install. There is no charge to the requestor.
To request a new traffic control device, please fill out and submit a service request form located at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you may also submit a written request. As part of your request, please include the following information:
your name, address, telephone number
reason for your request
suggested location for the new device
If you are sending a request via US mail, please send to:
Engineering and Transportation 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541-5007
About new traffic control devices, Transportation at 510- 583-4783
For traffic signal repair, Transportation at 510-583-4735
Replacement of traffic signs, striping and markings, Street Maintenance at 510-881-7745
You may also submit a service request for this item in the 'Make a Service Request' area below.
