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Location
The Traffic Engineering office is located at 621 South Broadway.  Contact Traffic Engineering at 501-379-1800 or by fax at 501-379-1850.  Office hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  For traffic signal problems on weekends or after 5:00 PM, call the Communications Center at 501-371-4617 to relay information to traffic signal technicians.


Signal Lights
Traffic signals in Little Rock are designed, operated, and maintained by the Traffic Engineering Division.  Signals are installed when data indicate the intersection under evaluation meets all relevant criteria and funds are made available for construction.  Traffic signal repairs are handled by signal repair technicians.  Repairs include such things as pole knock-downs, malfunctioning traffic signals, conduit repair, changing of traffic signal light bulbs, repairs to computerized signal equipment, and other related field work. Traffic engineers operate and monitor all of the City of Little Rock's signalized systems.  Systems are monitored by way of computer enhanced visuals of intersections in the Traffic Control Center.  All of this helps in maintaining efficient flows.


Street Lights
Little Rock residents may request installation of street lights.  The street light will be installed following an assessment of need by Traffic Engineering staff.

Previously developed areas without street lights may have lights installed following a request by petition from area residents.  Representatives of the Entergy Corporation and Traffic Engineering will inspect the neighborhood to determine placement of street lights.

Signs and Pavement Markings
Traffic Engineering controls the placement of various regulatory, warning and guide signs within the City of Little Rock in compliance with national standards. Requests for signs may be made to Traffic Engineering at 501-379-1800.  Requests will be investigated, including collection of data related to traffic volumes, speed, parking space use, accident studies, and roadway measurments by use of various devices.  Existing signs are monitored through a sign tracking database.

Pavement markings are installed by striping crews in the Public Works Operations Division.  Their placement and type are designated by Traffic Engineering.

Permits
Traffic Engineering issues Traffic Control Permits for construction within the public right-of-way, or use of any right-of-way for various other activities. 

A $25.00 non-refundable application fee is required for parades (running, bycycling or motorcades) and/or public assemblies (festivals, neighborhood block parties or other public assemblies).  A permit will be issued following review and approval of applications by the Little Rock Police Department and Little Rock Public Works Department.  Requirements may include a map of the route or a Traffic Control Plan.

A minimum fee of $30.00 per day or 1 cent per square foot per day will be charged for any construction that is within the public right-of-way.  A Traffic Control Permit will be issued following a review and approval of a Traffic Control Plan.  Other construction that requires a Traffic Control Permit includes:

• Hauling: There is no fee for hauling at this time although there may be some additional requirements made for flagmen and advanced signage.
  
• House Moving: Also no associated fee.  Off-duty police assistance may be required to assist in the safe movement of the building.
  
• Dumpsters: There may be a need to temporarily locate a dumpster in the public right-of-way.  The fee for residential districts is $25.00 per day, or a maximum fee of $75.00 per month.  Fees in business districts are $30.00 per day.  In addition, the applicant must provide barricades so that the dumpster is visiable to motorists.

The Traffic Engineering office also issues right-of-way excavation permits for construction.  These permits require an additional fee of $2.00 for the first 50 feet of construction and $1.00 for each additional foot.  The Public Works Operation Division charges an inspection fee of $25.00 for the first 300 feet of restored cut and $15.00 for each additional 300 feet.  Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant must clear planned excavation with all utilities, have contruction plans approved by Civil Engineering, have an approved Traffic Control Permit, provide proof of surety bond for $10,000 and have a valid business license.  Other fees may be incurred if excavation is within a street that has been recently resurfaced.  Other fees associated with excavation in the right-of-way are as follows:

• Residential Driveway Curb-cut $4.00
• Commercial Driveway Curb-cut $7.00

For any questions about the above permits or requirements, please call 501-379-1800.

Things You Should Know...

• A $25.00 application fee is required for Traffic Control Permits associated with parade and public assembly applications.  All applications must be filed at least 7 days prior to the proposed date of the event.
  
• A minimum fee of $30.00 per day is required for Traffic Control Permits associated with construction.  These permits are required for any construction work taking place in or around streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, or any public right-of-way within the City of Little Rock.
  
• A right-of-way excavation permit is required for any person who excavates or cuts any city street, alley, or other public property.  Fees for this permit are $2.00 for the first 50 feet of construction and $1.00 for each additional foot.
  

For general service requests contact:
Service Request Desk at 501-918-3600 or try the E-Service Website

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