Craig Bryson

A roundabout in Commerce Township, where M-5 transitions into Martin Parkway and Pontiac Trail, handles 75,000 vehicles daily and has seen increased crashes, though fatalities remain zero. The Road Commission for Oakland County acknowledges the trade-off between reducing serious injuries and accepting more minor collisions, emphasizing lane discipline as a key issue.

A roundabout in Commerce Township, where M-5 transitions into Martin Parkway and Pontiac Trail, handles 75,000 vehicles daily and has seen increased crashes, though fatalities remain at zero. The Road Commission for Oakland County attributes the rise in non-injury crashes to driver behavior, particularly lane changes within the roundabout, but emphasizes the design reduced serious injuries and fatalities compared to a previous signalized intersection.

Teri Giannetti in West Bloomfield seeks repairs for Glen Eagles Drive, which she argues is deteriorating due to increased traffic from ambulances, school buses, and cars. The Oakland County Road Commission requires a Special Assessment District (SAD) to fund repairs, which would raise property taxes for residents. The commission acknowledges limited funding for subdivision roads but mentions potential contributions from new state road funding.

Sarah Davis in Waterford Township spent months advocating to fix a dangerous divot on Edgevale Road, a dirt road near a school, after repeated unanswered calls to the Road Commission. Her social media post prompted a response, leading to the road being graded. The Road Commission acknowledged challenges in maintaining 750 miles of gravel roads with limited resources and prioritized high-traffic routes.

Oakland County road commission removed two 'Voices for Palestinians' Adopt-A-Road signs near a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township following concerns from officials and community members. The signs were taken down 'in the interest of safety' after Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter criticized their placement near the site of a March synagogue attack attributed to Hezbollah. The Road Commission, which operates independently, stated the signs were removed to avoid causing fear or anxiety.