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SIGNALS & LIGHTING



The Signals and Lighting Section of the Street Department performs all preventive and corrective maintenance functions for every traffic control device within the City of Spokane. Crews normally work split shifts between the hours of 5 AM to 5 PM weekdays, but also respond when needed for emergency repairs on a 24/7 basis (call 625-7733 nights and weekends/holidays).

This is a general listing of all traffic control devices currently maintained:

250 - Signalized Intersections
16 - Flasher-Equipped School Crossings
13 - Traffic Signal Flashers
11 - Railroad Viaduct Clearance Flashers
4 - “STOP” Sign Flashers
1 - “Advance Signal Ahead” Flasher
1 - Traffic Delineator Flasher
2 - Fire Station Emergency Response Signals
16 - Permanent Count Stations

Please refer to the “Documents” section of this web page for a detailed listing of all signalized traffic control devices within the City of Spokane.

Signal & Lighting

Signals

Most traffic signal lights within the City of Spokane are controlled and monitored by a central computer located inside the Operations Complex. The computer adjusts the signal timing and coordination to match the predominate traffic patterns on the City’s arterial roadway system which is primarily determined by historical data obtained by frequent vehicle traffic counts. As a general rule, traffic flow is optimized for inbound directions in the morning and set for outbound patterns in the afternoon.

Signal & Lighting

Street Lights

The Section maintains approximately 2,600 roadway lights in various areas throughout the City. These include all the lights in the central core area of downtown, most bridges and tunnels or viaducts and all luminaires mounted on traffic signals. The remaining streetlights are maintained by Avista Utilities.

To inquire about the installation of a street light, contact our office at (509) 232-8800 or E-mail the department.

The City of Spokane is an active member of the Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council (our local One-Call organization). Signals and Lighting crews perform utility locates to protect our signal, lighting and communication infrastructure whenever excavators are doing work near our utilities.

Cable Plant

Signals & Lighting crews install and maintain a wide-area communications cable plant totaling more than 40 miles of underground and aerial lines utilizing both copper and fiber conductors. This communications plant is used for the distribution of traffic signal telemetry, computer data services, telephone communications and alarm monitoring functions for many City departments.

For questions or comments, please call (509) 232-8801.

Surplus Equipment

Occasionally Signals & Lighting has surplus equipment for sale. Click here for information on what is avalable:
Surplus Equipment Page


This site will be updated as further information is developed and formatted for online access.
The information contained on these pages is compiled from various sources and is subject to constant revision. This material should be used for informational purposes only. Please refer to the Citizens Reference Guide or contact the street department directly for further information.

Please send any questions or concerns for the street department to:
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To contact the Street Department, call (509) 232-8800 during normal working hours.

If you are in need of after hour assistance please contact us at (509) 625-7733.

or send correspondence to:
City of Spokane Street Department
901 N Nelson St.
Spokane WA 99202-3769

Any Questions or Suggestions on this web page please email us at: info@spokanestreets.org