Traffic sign issue
What to do
If a sign is missing, damaged or is a threat to public safety
- Report any missing, damaged or worn signs, or signs completely covered by graffiti.
- If a sign is only partially covered by graffiti, report graffiti instead.
- If a stop sign is down or a sign is blocking traffic, call 911.
To complete the report, you must provide an email address. We'll email you with a case number and expected completion date.
If a sign is no longer needed
Request the removal of an unneeded sign.
No longer needed sign examples:
- Disability zone
- Valet zone
- Commercial loading zone.
You must provide an email address. We'll email you with a case number and expected completion date.
If you want to request a new traffic sign
You can request to have a new sign installed. We install signs based on state and federal standards.
Traffic & Parking Services will make a decision based on the following:
- Traffic and pedestrian volumes
- Vehicle speeds
- Accident history
- Visibility
- Sign spacing
- Other conditions
You must provide an email address. We'll email you with a case number and expected completion date.
We will install these types of signs:
- Alley speed limit (customer must install on private property)
- Regulatory, warning and informational signs
- Speed limit (over 30 MPH)
We will install these signs for a fee:
- Loading Zone
- No Parking Zone
- Short Term Parking Zone
We do not repair, install or maintain these signs:
- No Turn On Red
- No Parking Corner Clearance
- No Parking On Bridges
- No Parking Fire Zone
- No Parking During Church Service
- No Parking Squads Only
- Children at Play / Deaf Child / Blind Child / Autistic Child
Request accessible format
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.