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Public Works

Common problems handled by public works:

  • Water leaks
  • Sewer backup
  • Missed garbage or green waste pickup
  • Flooded street
  • Park issue
  • Public facility maintenance issue
Legal enforcement of the code

Code Enforcement

Some common code violations include:

  • Property maintenance
  • Inoperable vehicles
  • Improperly stored RV's, boats and trailers
  • Graffiti
  • Home occupation violations
  • Unpermitted livestock
Cyber criminal

Cyber Crime

Types of reports that can be filed online:

  • Identity theft
  • Lost property
  • Theft from an unlocked vehicle
  • Theft of property
  • Vandalism

Traffic Concerns

Common concerns include:

  • Traffic enforcement (speeding, parking, request for a speed trailer etc.)
  • Damaged or broken road facilities or traffic control devices
  • Modification to existing road facilities or traffic control devices
UPRR train on a track

Union Pacific Railroad Emergencies

Call 1-888-UPRRCOP (877-7267)

Emergency contact for immediate life safety concerns, vehicles stopped on railroad tracks, hazardous material releases, criminal activity in progress, fires, and other incidents requiring emergency response.

If you are at a railroad track and want to Report a Problem or Emergency, you can look for the blue sign posted at every crossing. This blue Emergency Notification Sign (ENS) has a unique US Department of Transportation (USDOT) inventory number that includes six numbers and one letter which can be found on the ENS.

Not Sure Where to Report It?

Have a problem not on this page? Call City Hall at 916-434-2400 to be directed to the right department or browse the categories below.

For mosquito activity, standing water, neglected pools, or other vector-related concerns, please report the issue to Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District using the reporting option on the PMVCD webpage.

For unsafe riding, traffic violations, or other e-bike-related concerns, call the Police Department non-emergency line at 916-645-4040. For emergencies, call 911.

If you find a loose dog or stray animal, please contact Placer County Animal Control. Residents may also bring the animal to the Police Station, and staff can notify Animal Control for pickup. If there is an immediate threat to public safety, call 911.

Contact Us

City of Lincoln
City Hall
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-434-2400
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Police: Non-Emergency
Police Department
770 7th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-645-4040
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Public Works
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-434-2450
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