Traffic Safety

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Questions involving intersection safety, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and vehicle safety commonly bring Traffic Safety into local or Michigan reporting. Traffic Safety is a transportation policy, safety, design, funding, technology, or infrastructure concept rather than a named roadway or transit provider. It matters when the underlying design, financing, safety measure, technology, facility, or policy directly shapes mobility, access, road use, transit, walking, cycling, or traffic operations.

The scope can also include traffic enforcement, road design safety, and school zone safety. The concept remains separate from individual highways, bus agencies, airports, rail services, streetcars, shuttles, and local road projects unless those subjects are also central to the article.

Oakland County Opens 45th Roundabout at Wixom Road Intersection

Oakland County has opened its 45th roundabout at the intersection of Wixom Road, Wixom Trail, Sleeth Road, and Duck Lake Trail, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow for more than 12,000 daily drivers in Commerce and Milford townships.

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Eastbound I-696 in Oakland County Set to Reopen by Year's End

After nearly 18 months of closures, eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 in Oakland County is expected to reopen before the end of 2026, restoring a key route for thousands of daily commuters and easing local congestion

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New Exit 64A Ramp to I-91 North Set to Open in Meriden

A new ramp connecting Route 15 North to I-91 North in Meriden will open September 1, 2026, providing drivers with an updated route while the existing Exit 65A remains available during the transition

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I-94 in Cook County Ranks Among Nation's Deadliest Highways

A new study finds I-94 in Cook County, Illinois, is the fourth deadliest highway stretch in the U.S., with 52 fatal crashes over three years. Several other Chicago-area expressways also appear in the national top 100.

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LAPD Schedules DUI Checkpoints and Patrols Across Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct DUI checkpoints and increase patrols in areas with a history of impaired driving incidents starting Wednesday night, aiming to reduce crashes and ensure drivers are properly licensed.

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Rhode Island Ranks 13th Safest for Senior Drivers in New Study

A new analysis places Rhode Island among the top safer states for drivers aged 65 and older, with the state ranking 13th out of 48 based on recent traffic fatality data. The findings highlight regional differences in senior driver safety across the U.S.

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Michigan Law Blocks License Points for Automated Traffic Tickets

Michigan drivers caught by automated cameras in work zones or passing stopped school buses will face fines but not license points under a new state law. The change aims to address privacy concerns and insurance impacts as camera enforcement expands.

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