What are those paint markings in front of my house?

Different colors of paint are sprayed onto the ground to identify the types and locations of underground utilities prior to excavation in the area. If you find locate markings on your property or in the surrounding area, and want to inquire who requested them or what project will be done, please contact 811.

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1. Why does the City prefer public streets to private streets?
2. Why can't we do something to slow down traffic for pedestrians?
3. Who do I call if a streetlight is out?
4. Whom do I call if the signal lights at an intersection are out?
5. Where can I get City maps?
6. How do I locate my sewer or other utilities located on or near my property?
7. Who do I call if I need to dig on or near my property?
8. When do I need to call before I dig?
9. Why do I need to call before I dig?
10. What are those paint markings in front of my house?
11. I see sidewalks around town that go nowhere. An example is the sidewalk recently installed on the north side of Oakes Avenue near Anacopper Mine Road. What is this all about?