Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering is responsible for evaluating and monitoring traffic operations and safety for the city. The division manages and operates more than 187 traffic signals, approximately 1,200 street lights, and more than 1.5 million feet of pavement marking and signage designed to organize the movement of freight, transit, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrians. The division conducts engineering studies to identify appropriate traffic control devices needed on new and reconstructed streets as well as during construction to safely support all users of the city’s transportation network.
Learn more:
- Traffic Signals
Report a problem with a traffic signal, see a map of traffic signal locations and get information. - Two-Way Conversions
Learn more about about our shift to a more connected two-way system. - Railroad Crossing & Quiet Zone
See safety improvements that will take place at the railroad crossing on 3rd Avenue. - Pavement Markings
More than 1.5 million linear feet of pavement markings are maintained by the city - School Safety
See what the City is doing to enhance safety for children traveling to & from school. - Street Lighting
Get information on requesting street lights or reporting outages. - Bike Symbols & Markings
Learn more about pavement markings and cycling accommodations. - Parking & Street Signs
Find out about on-street & off-street parking, and on-street parking for the disabled signs & restrictions. - Maps
Find maps and other current data important for planning your drive through Cedar Rapids.
Find maps and other current data important for planning your drive through Cedar Rapids.
Contact Us
- Email: traffic@cedar-rapids.org
- Phone: (319) 286-5176
- John Witt, City Traffic Engineer | j.witt@cedar-rapids.org