What are the little colored flags and the colored paint on the pavement and grass?
These flags mark the location of underground utilities so that a given contractor can avoid hitting them. Please do not remove these flags as they are for everyone’s safety. Below are the different flag colors with a description of what they are marking:

Red - Electric power lines, cables, conduit and lighting cables.
Yellow - Gas, oil, steam, petroleum or gaseous materials.
Orange - Communication, alarm or signal lines, cables or conduit.
Blue - Potable water.
Purple - Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines.
Green - Sewers and drain lines.
Pink - Temporary survey markings.
White - Proposed excavating.


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1. Who do I contact for traffic concerns in the City?
2. Who do I talk to about an intersection issue?
3. Who do I talk to about excessive speeds in my neighborhood?
4. What are the white flashing lights on the traffic signal for?
5. What are the countdown numbers next to some of the pedestrian signals?
6. What are the little colored flags and the colored paint on the pavement and grass?
7. How does the City decide what roads they will be resurfacing each year?