Traffic Engineering Services

Responsibilities

Traffic Engineering is responsible for a wide variety of activities including:
  • Design, operation and maintenance of traffic signals and street lights
  • Traffic signal systems timing and coordination
  • Neighborhood transportation planning
  • Pedestrian and bicycle facilities planning
  • Traffic signs and pavement striping and markings
  • Transportation planning and development review
  • Coordination with local transit agencies
  • Response to citizen and neighborhood concerns regarding traffic

Traffic Data

The City and all other jurisdictions within the County of Santa Cruz work with the Regional Transportation Commission regarding traffic data, including count information. You can find maps and tables with the most recent average daily traffic information at the following link: http://sccrtc.org/funding-planning/statistics/
If you have questions, contact Adolfo Gonzalez, Traffic Systems Coordinator, at 768-3140.

Reporting Problems with Traffic Signals

Report a problem by filling out the form below.
You can also report traffic signal problems or all traffic signals within the Watsonville city limits by e-mail: email Customer Service or call Customer service at 768-3133. After hours please call Dispatch at 471-1151. Please have the following information available when you call:

  • What are the cross streets where the signal is located
  • What direction of travel is the light out for
  • Is it a red, yellow or green light
  • Is the light mounted over the traffic, on a median, on a corner
  • What is damaged or missing
  • Are the lights out

Reporting Problems with Street Lights

Report a problem with a street light by filling out the form below.
Report Problem with Street Lights

You can also report street light problems by e-mail: email Customer Service or call Customer service at 768-3133. After hours please call Dispatch at 471-1151. Please have the following information available when you call:

1.  Street light pole number.  Located on the side of the pole.
2.  Nearest address to the pole.
3.  Nearest cross street.