The Traffic Engineering Division manages traffic on the city's roadway system. In particular this division is responsible for the design of traffic signals and the operation and maintenance of the traffic signal system, implementation of neighborhood traffic control, traffic calming and school safety programs, review of requests for new traffic and street name signs, temporary street closures and coordination of banner installation, parades and special events. There are five functional areas in the Traffic Engineering Division. Listed below is a brief description of each functional area.
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The Traffic Signal Section manages all of the traffic signals within the city limits of Fort Worth. We receive requests for new traffic signals and changes to current signals. We investigate the requests and, based on our findings and the application of traffic engineering standards, implement appropriate changes. We also do engineering designs for new signals or modifications to existing ones and set the timing of traffic signals. Traffic Signal staff manages and operates the city' s 570 traffic signals and 70 school flashers.