The city maintains approximately 245 traffic signals. The signals are designed, constructed and operated to allow for safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians through heavily traveled or hazardous locations.

Most of the traffic signals in Overland Park are triggered by detection loops within the pavement. The loops sense the presence of a vehicle and notify the signal that a car is at the intersection. Some traffic signals are triggered by video detection cameras. Many of the signals along major streets have timing patterns that change throughout the day and on different days of the week to provide optimal traffic flow.

Problems occasionally develop because of failure of the electronic components in the signals, power fluctuations, bulb burn-outs or damage. Common problems are for the red, green or yellow light to be out, flashing or stuck.

Traffic signal problems can be reported in two ways, depending on the time of day:

1. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, call our Maintenance Division at 913/327-6600.
2. Nights or weekends, call Police Communications at 913/895-6300.

• Requesting a new signal, sign or traffic light.