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Traffic & Parking Controls

The DPW Transportation Division works closely with the DPW Highway Division in the planning, maintenance and operation of all traffic control and street name signs, pavement markings, street lights, traffic signals, parking meters and parking-related signs.

Traffic/Parking Signs and Pavement Markings: The DPW Highway Division manufactures, installs, and maintains all regulatory (stop, speed limit), guide (street name), warning (stop ahead), parking (no parking), and construction (detour) signs. Signs are replaced when damaged or faded, posts straightened when needed, and tree limbs/vegetation cut back for visibility. Street striping such as stop bars, crosswalks, parking stall boundaries, shoulder markings, and lane lines on town streets are also maintained by the DPW Highway Division. Contact the DPW Transportation Division if you believe the placement of a traffic control sign, parking sign, or pavement marking is warranted for safety reasons at a specific location. Report any damaged, missing, or faded sign or markings to the DPW Highway Division at (617)646-2700.  

 

Traffic Signals: The traffic and pedestrian signals in Brookline are monitored by the DPW Transportation Division in order to optimize their operation and reduce travel delays. Repairs, testing, and preventive maintenance are performed by the DPW Highway Division. Questions or complaints regarding the operation of an individual traffic or pedestrian signal should be submitted by request/comment form to the DPW Transportation Division. To report a signal malfunction, call the DPW Highway Division immediately at (617)646-2700 on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, contact the Brookline Police Department at (617)730-2222.                                           

 

Parking Meters: The DPW Transportation Division works with the DPW Highway Division and Police Traffic Division to maintain and repair all town parking meters. If you should notice a parking meter that has been vandalized, or is currently malfunctioning, please report the problem during the week to the Brookline Police Department at (617)730-2230. During the weekend report to DPW Highway Division at (617)646-2700. When reporting a parking meter problem, provide the meter location and identification number.