Sign & Pavement Markings

The sign and pavement marking staff in the Traffic Department refurbish existing signs and install signs corresponding to newly passed legislation.  All installed signs meet the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements. 

For more MUTCD information, click here to access their web site.

Sign Issues

• Missing Sign
• New sign request. Please contact your ward alderman for proper procedure.  Click here for Board of Alderman contact information. 

For emergencies involving downed or missing “Stop” or “One Way” signs, please call 589-4700.

For information regarding existing signs and/or pavement markings please use the email link at the bottom of this page to contact Traffic Department staff. 

Street Pavement Markings

The Traffic Department maintains street pavement marking throughout the City yearly.  Pavement markings include:

• Lane Lines
• Stop Bars
• Crosswalks
• Bike Paths
• Words and Symbols

New paving of City streets is completed by the Department of Public Works Street Department, contact them by calling 589-4750.