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Street Light Repair Truck

The Street Light and Traffic Signal activity is responsible for:

  •  18,000 street lights 

  •  lighting in 23 parks 

  •  lighting in city-owned parking lots.

  •  300 signalized intersections

The City has been installing LED (light emitting diodes) traffic signals. The program has been estimated to save the City 85% in the energy costs related to traffic signals.  Check out the intersection of Marengo and Colorado and see if you can tell which traffic indications are LEDs.
 

Striper Truck

The Traffic Signs and Painting activity is responsible for:

  • installation and maintenance of directional and regulatory signs

  • informational signs

  • striping of crosswalks, centerlines, curb markings (including the Rose Parade pink and blue lines)

  • signage for special events

We have been experimenting with thermoplastic striping.  This type of striping has a longevity of 5 to 7 years.  Current products require that street painting be scheduled every  12 to 18 months.   

 
  100 N. Garfield Ave.  3rd Floor  Pasadena, CA 91101