The City is responsible for effective operation of traffic signals and lighting for pedestrian and vehicular activity.  Traffic signal maintenance includes preventive maintenance, emergency response, new construction inspection, minor construction/improvements, citizen request/service request response and the operation of signal communication systems for the City’s 124 traffic signals.

The Traffic Signal and Lighting Maintenance section provides 24-hour stand-by service in response to accidents/traffic signal equipment damage and malfunctions.

To report a burned out street light, please call one of the following numbers:

Lights in the downtown area:  (714) 960-8861

All other lights, call Southern California Edison:  (800) 655-4555

To report a malfunctioning traffic signal, please call:

Signals on State Routes 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) or 39 (Beach Boulevard): (949) 936-3600

All other signals: (714) 960-8861