Traffic Control
- Phone:
219-836-6970
Signage
To report missing or inadequate signage for construction in the Town's right-of-way, contact the Public Works Department at 836-6970.
Lights/Damaged or Malfunctioning
Report malfunctioning or damaged traffic signals or street lights to the Public Works Department at 836-6970.
Reporting Speeding Vehicles
Report speeding vehicles to the Police Department non-emergency number, 836-6600.
Request for Signals or Signs
The Public Works Department should be contacted regarding traffic signals and signs. Requests will be evaluated according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Factors considered include traffic volume, pedestrian volume, accident history, physical circumstances which might restrict view, speed and whether or not the intersection is with a main highway.
School Crossing
The Munster Police Department handles issues concerning travel of children to and from school, including school crossings, crossing guards, and establishing safe walk routes. Call 836-6652 for more information.
Traffic Counts
The Town takes citizen traffic control concerns seriously. To keep citizens informed on how traffic control concerns are aproached and handled in Munster, the Town finds it necessary to provide information about the specific process utilized in response to perceived speeding or traffic problems in an area. Town staff adheres closely to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to be consistent with roadways across the country and the state, making our streets consistent with other areas and safely navigable. A copy of this document as well as further research regarding traffic control is available on this site.
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The Police Department is notified of the situation for enforcement purposes, and police presence is increased in the problem areas.
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If appropriate, accident reports are reviewed over a time period of 24-36 months. If the police received the complaint first, Public Works is notified. We routinely set up our speed trailer in problem areas.
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Traffic counts including speed data is gathered by public works. The correct way to do this is over a consecutive 48 hour period, between Tuesday and Thursday. That data is given to Jim Mandon, Town Engineer, for review and analysis. A copy of the report is prepared and reviewed with compliance to the Manual. All decisions are made on the basis of sound engineering.
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