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Traffic Engineering Section

Paul Balbach, Transportation Engineer Manager
Phone: (909) 350-7610
Fax: (909) 350-6618

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REMEMBER TO BUCKLE UP AND DRIVE SAFELY!
The Traffic Section of the Department of Engineering is responsible for the analysis of traffic congestion, delays and collision records, throughout the City. The staff works closely with adjoining communities and the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) to insure consistency and uniformity with regional transportation programs. The Section closely aligns its signal designs and study guidelines with those of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). The guidelines include information from all regions of the State, to insure uniformity for the citizens.

The Traffic Section is also responsible for the design of the City’s traffic circulation facilities, including but not limited to:
Traffic Light
  • Traffic Signals

  • Street Striping

  • Crosswalk installations

  • Regulatory and Guide signs

  • Some of the significant functions performed by the Traffic Section include:
    - Traffic Signal location determination, design, and construction
    - Acquisition and analysis of Traffic Counts for streets and intersections
    - Street Speed Limit determination
    - Study and design of Street Striping
Oversize Load Permits are reviewed by the Traffic Section for issuance by the Administrative Section. Please call (909) 350-7610 to have your permit ready for issuance at the Engineering East Annex Building public counter.

The City of Fontana, Traffic Engineering Section is dedicated to providing residents and motorists with an efficient and safe transportation system by coordinating the following Traffic Engineering functions:

Blue Bullet Oversize Load Permits and Truck Routing
Blue Bullet Truck Trip Generation Study - Follow the links below for either the complete book or to view specific sections.
Blue Bullet Traffic Control in Construction Areas Blue Bullet Residential Parking Permits 
Blue Bullet Traffic Engineering Investigations   Blue Bullet School Crossing Guards 
Blue Bullet Traffic Signal Maintenance Blue Bullet Speed Zone Studies  
Blue Bullet Traffic Control Devices   
Blue Bullet Traffic Volumes  
You may download and print the following forms to assist in expediting the respective requests:
Street Light Repair Request to Edison   Traffic Operations Service Request Form

Traffic Engineering Frequently Asked Questions:

When are traffic signals installed? When are stop signs installed?
How are speed limits set? When are painted crosswalks installed?
Click on the following link to view information on current projects:

Capital Improvements Program
Links to other traffic related sites:

American Automotive Association

California State Department of Transportation

Caltrans - Current Roadway Conditions

County of San Bernardino Transportation/Flood Control  

Institute of Transportation Engineers 

Metrolink - Southern California 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Office of Traffic Safety 

Riverside County Transportation Department 

San Bernardino Association of Governments 

Southern California Association of Governments  

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Fontana City Hall: 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335         Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(909) 350-7600
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