Road Commission for Oakland County
Coverage of Road Commission for Oakland County in the Nexus archive.
- One of Oakland County’s most congested intersections is bracing for a traffic surge amid new growth
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.
- Commerce Township’s crash-prone roundabout braces for traffic surge amid new growth
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.
- Waterford woman's persistence gets dirt road fixed after months of unanswered calls
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.
- Fatal Ferndale e-bike crash highlights growing safety concerns for cyclists, drivers
A 33-year-old Ferndale man was killed after being struck by a Road Commission for Oakland County truck while riding an e-bike on Woodward Avenue. The crash, which occurred as the truck turned into a private driveway, has sparked discussions about cyclist safety, road design, and e-bike regulations in Michigan.
- Ferndale man on e-bike killed in crash: What police say happened
A 33-year-old Ferndale man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by a Road Commission for Oakland County truck on Woodward Avenue near College Avenue. The truck was attempting to turn into a private driveway when it collided with the cyclist, who was riding on the sidewalk, resulting in his death at the scene.
- E-bike rider hit and killed by truck in Ferndale
An e-bike rider was hit and killed by a truck in Ferndale along Woodward Ave. near College St. The incident involved a Road Commission for Oakland County truck, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
- Road Commission for Oakland County pulls ‘Voices for Palestinians’ signs near Temple Israel, launches review
The Road Commission for Oakland County removed 'Voices for Palestinians' signs near Temple Israel after community backlash. The signs, part of an Adopt-A-Road program, were installed by a local group to highlight Gaza casualties but were taken down over concerns of intimidation. The commission is reviewing its sign approval process, while CAIR-Michigan criticized the removal as discriminatory.