Special Event Permits
Traffic Advisory Committee
FAQs
Traffic Control Permit
The Traffic Engineering Section assures that County Maintained Roads operate safely. They constantly review conditions on roads and provide traffic signals, traffic control signs, striping, guardrails, etc. The Neighborhood Traffic Program uses traffic calming techniques including road bumps in response to residents concerns about the impact of traffic on their neighborhood.
Traffic Guidelines
Download the manual with San Diego County Traffic Guidelines
Howto Apply for a Special Event Permit
If you would like to apply for a permit for a Special Event such as a parade, street fair, neighborhood block party or a bicycle/run/walk along County of San Diego roads please contact permit processing:
Special Event Permit Application
County of San Diego
DPW/Traffic Engineering Section
Special Event Permits, Mail Stop 0338
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite #201
San Diego, CA 92123-1159
Telephone: (858) 874-4015 or: (858) 874-4040
Fax phone: (858) 874-4028
24 hr voice mail: (858) 874-4015
TrafficAdvisory Committee
The San Diego County Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed by the Board of Supervisors to review requests for regulatory traffic controls on the County-maintained road system. These controls include:
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Speed limits * Stop signs * Traffic signals * Parking regulations
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The TAC meets approximately every six weeks. The meetings are open to the public.
TAC Agenda
What does DPW do?
The Department of Public Works provides staff to assist the TAC:
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Preparing agendas * Preparing correspondence
Performing engineering studies
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What is TAC?
In gathering the necessary data for agenda items, photographs are taken, prevailing speeds are determined by radar, traffic volume is electronically counted and California Highway Patrol collision reports are examined by type, cause and time of occurrence. Department staff analyzes and summarizes the data on each agenda item and then presents it to the Committee.
Who makes the decisions?
After reviewing the data and discussing alternatives, the Committee submits a recommendation to the Board as to what it believes to be the most appropriate action based upon sound traffic engineering principles, the California Vehicle Code, and driver expectation. The Board of Supervisors then makes the final decision as to what action will be taken.
If you are considering a request to the T.A.C., please contact Maria Rubio-Lopez at (858) 874-4030.
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