Note: If any discrepancy or errors are found, contact the City Engineer of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department, prior to using the information provided.
The Traffic Section is responsible for traffic related issues and projects such as, traffic counts & count maps, signal designs & requests, traffic control requests, traffic studies, sight distance problems, work zone traffic control, street closing notices to all media and emergency services. Traffic engineering section works closely with the Topeka Police Dept. with requests for enforcement of traffic violations or problems on city streets. We also review plats within the City of Topeka for issues related to traffic that might occur because of new development in an area. Traffic engineering works with planning and the MPO board to plan the transportation needs of the community in the future.
Contacts
You may contact the city about traffic concerns by calling the Engineering Division direct at 785-368-3842.
Traffic Disruptions
A traffic disruption permit is required before closing down a street or lane(s) of traffic, utilizing proper traffic control devices and, if applicable, providing detour route(s). Disruptions are required to be submitted a minimum of 72- hours prior to any street, lane or alley closure.
Visit the Permit Portal to submit a traffic disruption permit.
Traffic Count Maps
The following maps contain the traffic volumes for locations in the City of Topeka. To view the maps, simply click on the year listed below that you would like to view.
Traffic Impact Study Guidelines
Additional Information
- Citizen Participation
- Construction Signs
- Four-Way Stop Signs
- Lower Speed Limits
- Maximizing Transportation Operations
- Right of Way Regulations
- School Zones
- Sign Shapes
- Speed Limits
- Speed Humps
- Stop Sign and Bar Placement
- Stop Signs
- Traffic Calming
- Traffic Engineering
- Turn Lanes
- Tree Removal
- Traffic Sign Colors
- Traffic Sign Types
- Traffic Signal Warrants
Kid Zone
Signal Specifications
Standard Detail Name and Letter 11-2019
| DWG | Standard Detail Name | Last Revision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT-100A | DT-100A | Wiring & Phasing Details | Oct-2023 |
| DT-100B | DT-100B | Wiring & Phasing Details | Oct-2023 |
| DT-101 | DT-101 | Bill of Materials, Street Name Signs, and LED Luminaires Details | Oct-2023 |
| DT-102 | DT-102 | Controllerpad, Junction Box, Service Box & Loop Installation Details | Oct-2017 |
| DT-103A | DT-103A | Traffic Signal Mast Arm Pole Details | Oct-2017 |
| DT-103B | DT-103B | Traffic Signal Mast Arm Pole Details | Oct-2017 |
| DT-104 | DT-104 | Mast Arm and Base Details | Oct-2023 |
| DT-105 | DT-105 | Traffic Signal Pedestal, Power Service, and Pedestal Pole Concrete Base Details | Oct-2023 |
| DT-106 | DT-106 | Traffic Signal Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-107 | DT-107 | Video Detection Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-108 | DT-108 | Traffic Signal Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-109 | DT-109 | Traffic Signal Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-110 | DT-110 | Traffic Signal Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-111 | DT-111 | Traffic Signal Specifications | Oct-2023 |
| DT-112 | DT-112 | Signing | Oct-2023 |
| DT-113 | DT-113 | Sign Placement | Oct-2023 |
| DT-114 | DT-114 | RRFB Detail | Oct-2023 |
| DT-115 | DT-115 | Pavement Marking Quantities | Oct-2023 |
| DT-116 | DT-116 | Pavement Markings | Oct-2023 |
| DT-117 | DT-117 | Pavement Markings | Oct-2023 |
| DT-118A | DT-118A | Traffic Control | Oct-2023 |
| DT-118B | DT-118B | Traffic Control | Oct-2023 |
| DT-119 | DT-119 | Traffic Control | Aug-2015 |
| DT-120A | DT-120A | Traffic Control | Oct-2023 |
| DT-120B | DT-120B | Traffic Control | Oct-2023 |
| DT-121A | DT-121A | Traffic Control Quantities | Oct-2023 |
| DT-121B | DT-121B | Traffic Control Quantities | Oct-2023 |