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The sign crew and sign shop fabricates most of the signs on Huntsville streets. Among the signs manufactured are regulatory, warning, guide, information, school zone signs, and street name markers. Approximately 5,000 signs are fabricated each year. Following sign fabrication, the signs are installed on the streets of Huntsville. We install 3,500 new signs each year. The crews also trim shrubbery and tree limbs which obstruct the view of traffic signs and signals. Reflectivity tests are also performed during daylight and evening hours to determine if signs need to be replaced due to fading. The sign crew is on call for emergency repairs which occur after-hours. To report a missing, damaged, or faded sign, call Traffic Operations at (256) 427-6850. For emergency repairs after hours or on weekends, call HPD non-emergency dispatch at (256) 722-7100.

The City of Huntsville signal system consists of 315 signalized intersections. Preventative maintenance and regularly scheduled inspections are major factors for ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians as well as efficiency in travel. Traffic signal technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and repair of the traffic signals and their associated electronic equipment. Traffic signal crews are also responsible for all overhead street name markers and signage. Other duties include maintaining a database of equipment repairs, maintaining an inventory of spare parts and equipment, and determining the future operating needs in the area of equipment and supplies.Traffic signal malfunctions or questions concerning timings may be reported to (256) 427-6850.

The Traffic Operations Department installs and maintains pavement markings such as stop bars, yellow and white lane lines, turn arrows, raised pavement markers,school zones, railroad crossing markings, and pedestrian crosswalks. The pavement markings crews apply approximately 500,000 linear feet of striping per year, 100 turn arrows, and 3,000 raised pavement markers.Striping and raised pavement marking decisions are based on inspections during the day and evening hours to determine the visibility and reflectivity of such markings.To report a pavement marking problem, call (256) 427-6850.