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What We Do
The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic management services to the traveling public so they can enjoy a safe and efficient transportation system in the City of Chula Vista. To that end, the Division is responsible for the development, operation, monitoring, and implementation of traffic improvements in the City including operating over 300 traffic signals. In addition to reviewing and responding to individual citizen requests, the Division has established a public traffic safety service by providing a communication link between the citizens of Chula Vista and City staff, along with the City Council via the Traffic Safety Commission.
Roadway Operations
We perform field surveys of locations which experience traffic congestion and initiate remedial traffic improvements, investigate all traffic-related requests from the public and elected officials, and take necessary corrective actions. In addition, we perform field surveys of high collision locations and locations which experience congestion and initiate remedial traffic improvements, investigate all requests for traffic improvements, and take necessary corrective actions.
As Chula Vista continues to grow, so does the number of cars, bicycles and pedestrians traveling on City streets. The Neighborhood Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program is designed to enhance the safety and quality of life of the pedestrians, bicyclists, and motoring public within Chula Vista. There are four main goals to the program:
- Implement neighborhood traffic calming
- Reduce intersection collisions
- Improve pedestrian safety and vehicular circulation adjacent to schools
- Reduce traffic collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists
Traffic Engineering staff also review and approve all temporary traffic control plans for construction zones in the City's public right-of-way.
Traffic Signal Operations
The Traffic Engineering Division oversees the the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the more than 300 traffic signal intersections in the City.
The Traffic Engineering Traffic Signal Operations team operates the City's Traffic Management Center and develops the timing plans for City Traffic signals, implements and operates various Intelligent Transportation Systems including sophisticated connected vehicle infrastructure, the City's adaptive traffic control system, and the extensive traffic signal communications network which includes over 30 miles of fiber optic cable.
Traffic Signal & Street Lighting Maintenance
The Traffic Engineering Division also maintains the City's 300+ traffic signals and over 10,000 street lights. Technicians perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on all signal equipment, Intelligent Transportation Systems infrastructure, and the traffic signal communications network. In addition, technicians respond to any emergencies and outages that can occur in the City's traffic signal and street lighting system. Please visit the Traffic Signal & Street Lighting Maintenance page for details regarding reporting outages.
Quick Traffic Links
- Newer Traffic Devices
- Local Road Safety Plan
- Traffic Frequently Asked Questions
- Safe Routes to School Maps (Middle Schools)
- Neighborhood Traffic Calming
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety - Active Transportation Plan
- Traffic Safety Commission
- Speed Hump Policy
- Vehicular Volume Counts
- Truck Routes Schedule | Truck Routes Map
Contact Us
- For general information regarding Traffic Engineering related topics, send an email or call (619) 691-5026.
- To report a malfunctioning traffic signal or streetlight, submit a Service Request through ACT Chula Vista or call (619) 397-6000.
- If you wish to contact us by mail, please write a detailed letter to:
City Traffic Engineer
City of Chula Vista – Traffic Engineering Division
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910