Frequently Asked Questions

A written petition from a clear majority of the property owners along both sides of the street should be forwarded to:

Director of Public Works at City Hall
3800 University Boulevard
University Park, TX 75205

The request should describe the requested restriction (i.e., No Parking, 2-Hour - Weekdays / 8 am to 5 pm, etc). Any parking change requires City Council action.

You should contact the Police Department at immediately.

The "Walk" light should only stay on for about 4 to 6 seconds and should provide notice to the pedestrian that it is safe to cross the street. After 4 to 6 seconds, the light should change to a "Flashing Don't Walk" for several seconds, before a "Solid Don't Walk" light is seen. The three combined lights should provide more than adequate time for pedestrians to cross the street safely.

A request should be forwarded to the City (call 214-987-5400 for the subject intersection. An independent traffic-consulting engineer will then determine whether site conditions, as defined in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, are sufficient to install the requested sign. The criteria analyzed for stop sign installation are sight obstructions, crash history, and traffic volume. These are the only criteria that can be used in the analysis for the placement of stop signs. 

The City Council policy is that speed humps will not be installed on streets within University Park.

Yes. A written petition detailing the request from a clear majority of the property owners on both sides of the alley should be forwarded to:

Director of Public Works at City Hall
3800 University Boulevard
University Park, TX 75205

You may request (call 214-987-5430 that the City install a convex mirror at the subject location to enhance your ability to see pedestrians or oncoming vehicles. 

Yes (except on Halloween) - please contact the Traffic Division at 214-987-5430. To download a Block Party request form, visit the Block Party Requirements page.

The City does not install "Children at Play" signs because they are not approved by the latest edition of the Manual of Traffic Control Devices, they provide a false sense of security, and there is no evidence that drivers heed the signs.

The Traffic Control Division maintains the decorative "antique" street lamps along Hillcrest, Snider Plaza, Preston, and Lovers Lane. All other streetlights within University Park are owned and maintained by Oncor Electric Delivery. You may report an inoperative light by calling the City at 214-987-5430 or Oncor at 888-313-4747.

Please call 214-987-5430 to report the situation.