Traffic Control Devices

Traffic control devices have a dual purpose: to improve traffic flow and increase safety. These principles guide the Los Angeles Department of Transportation when it considers what traffic controls to install on City streets.

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		The Department of Transportation utilizes a number of control devices in the City:
		Traffic signals Left-turn lanes Left-turn arrows Speed limit signs Directional guide signs Other traffic and advisory signs

		The installation of traffic controls alone cannot provide optimal traffic management. Successful traffic management in Los Angeles requires LADOT to consider the following:
		Traffic volume on streets Safety guidelines Community impacts Special event traffic Transit services