The City of Gardena Public Works Department is responsible for installing, programming, maintaining, and repairing all traffic signals and illuminated traffic signs within the City. This includes maintaining controllers and traffic detectors at intersections to control the flow of traffic and insure safe and swift transport of both vehicles and pedestrians. It also means installing and maintaining all traffic signs and street names to make travel easy for even the newcomer to the City of Gardena. Additionally, the department marks lanes, crosswalks, and traffic patterns on the road surface. The department regularly checks traffic signs and signals to insure that they are visible and operational. They also keep pavement markings clear and identifiable at all times.

Citizens are reminded that it is illegal to remove, obstruct, or deface a traffic device, and violators will be prosecuted for such acts.

For more information, to report a traffic sign, signal, or marking that needs attention, or to make a suggestion to improve traffic control devices, contact the Public Works Department located at 1717 W. 162nd Street, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call them at (310) 217-9568.


Traffic Alert System
The South Bay Cities Traffic Alert System provides up-to-date information on road work and construction throughout the South Bay area.


Traffic Count Data
Click to view the 2006 traffic count data.
The Traffic Count Data is updated every three years. The next update is in 2009.