New Contract Proposed for Traffic Signal Poles
The City of Cleveland is considering a new way to maintain street infrastructure through an emergency ordinance, file number 1284-2026, which would authorize the purchase and installation of signal support poles. This proposal seeks to establish requirement contracts for the Division of Traffic Engineering within the Department of Public Works for a period of up to two years.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the purchase of signal support poles and, if necessary, their installation through one or more requirement contracts. This legislation also seeks to repeal Ordinance No. 1446-2025, which was passed on November 24, 2025, and previously handled the purchase, repair, and installation of signal support poles.
The Division of Traffic Engineering manages various city safety initiatives, including programs like the residential speed table pilot program designed to inform future citywide traffic calming policies Division of Traffic Engineering | City of Cleveland Ohio.
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Works
- Division of Traffic Engineering
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-15: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
- 2026-10-19: The matter was included in the City Council agenda for discussions including reports and communications.
Residents can verify all details regarding this legislation by reviewing the official source record for File No. 1284-2026.
Key facts
- Contract duration
- two years
- Repealed ordinance
- 1446-2025
Source record
- File
- 1284-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 14, 2026
Official documents
- 1284-2026-Repeal 1446-2025 and Req K traffic signal poles
- 1284-2026 Legislative Summary
- 1284-2026 Desk copy - Req K traffic signal poles
- 1284-2026-as amended-desk copy-Final
- 1284-2026 Amend 1284-2026