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1. How often does my street get swept?

Residential streets are swept weekly. The downtown core and streets in front of schools are swept daily.

2. How do I report a pothole?

Contact the Public Works Department at 209-895-8060 or email at publicworks@ci.patterson.ca.us to request a work order for service.

3. If the traffic lights are out, whom do I notify?

Contact the Public Works Department at 209-895-8060 or email at publicworks@ci.patterson.ca.us to request a work order for service. For after hours service, please call 209-895-8000 and select option “9” for the on-call service.

4. Can the city install a speed bump in my neighborhood?

The city does not typically install speed bumps as they cause an obstruction to all vehicles especially emergency vehicles.

5. Can the city put up a “Slow Children at Play” in my neighborhood?

Yes, in most cases. Contact the Public Works Department at 209-895-8060 or email at publicworks@ci.patterson.ca.us . The city will send out a crew member to evaluate the area.

6. If a street light is out in my neighborhood, how do I report this and to who?

Contact Public Works at 209-895-8060 or email publicworks@ci.patterson.ca.us to report streetlight outages. Please be sure to include location and or address of light, pole number and if light is completely out or flickers. The City contracts with an outside electrical company to do repairs. Repairs are typically done within one week.