City of Torrance
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Phone: (310) 781-6900
Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alternate: Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Traffic Engineering Division of Public Works is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient traffic management and circulation throughout the City. Traffic Engineering includes:
- Design and review of plans for traffic signals.
- Operation, timing, and synchronization of traffic signals.
- Design of roadway striping, pavement markings and traffic control devices for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Design and review of temporary traffic control plans needed for construction projects.
- Response to citizen questions related to traffic signals, signs, roadway striping and markings, colored curb markings.
For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Traffic FAQ Page
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Enforcement:
Traffic-related issues such as speeding, parking and other traffic violations, should be reported directly to the Police Department. These matters fall under their jurisdiction and are resolved through enforcement measures.
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Report a Maintenance Issue:
Report issues with existing signs, pavement markings and striping, curb markings (i.e. missing, damaged, obstructed or faded) or to report a problem with a traffic signal (burned out lights; flashing RED; obstructed from view; etc.).
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Submit a New Traffic Request
Request an investigation for new traffic enhancements, such as signs and pavement markings. Before submitting your request, please review the appropriate applications and guidelines for each enhancement at Traffic FAQ page.
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Traffic Commission
For information on the Traffic Commission, please visit the Traffic Commission webpage.
Traffic Maps and City Traffic Studies
- Traffic Signal Map
- Traffic Volume Map (2017 ADTs)
- 2008 Citywide Traffic Study (10.6 MB)
- 2018 Citywide Speed Zone Survey; Engineering and Traffic Surveys
- State Highway Speed Zone Surveys: PCH (SR1)
- State Highway Speed Zone Surveys: Hawthorne Bl (SR107)
- State Highway Speed Zone Surveys: Western Av (SR213)
- 2019 Citywide Traffic Analysis Part 1 (21.4 MB)
- 2019 Citywide Traffic Analysis Part 2 (32.8 MB)
Traffic Impact Analysis Reports for Private Developments
Additional Links
- LA County 511 Commuter Service Information
- California Vehicle Code
- Torrance Traffic Code
- Roadside Memorial Policy
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