Transportation

Oak Park public safety officers reflect on the past and future as a new year begins

Blake Woodruff sits down with officers in Oak Park to find out how big changes in the force play out, and what the city can expect this year.   

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"These federal dollars will purchase new, electric school busses for these school districts, providing a safer and cleaner ride to school for students,” says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin.
Federal grants to enable purchase of 15 clean-energy school buses in Pontiac, 5 in Redford

"These federal dollars will purchase new, electric school busses for these school districts, providing a safer and cleaner ride to school for students,” says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin.

“RainSmart Rebates embodies our commitment to sustainable urban development and community resilience,” says Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.
Up to $2K in rebates available for green stormwater projects in these Oakland County communities

“RainSmart Rebates embodies our commitment to sustainable urban development and community resilience,” says Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.

Farmington's bicentennial, that's what's up.
Construction of new downtown park, buzzy restaurant openings mark banner year in downtown Farmington

2023 served as a great lead-in for 2024, when Farmington celebrates a truly significant milestone: its bicentennial.

Above Livernois Avenue in Ferndale in 2019.
Ferndale awarded $226K for sidewalk modernization project linking residents to city parks

"Connected pathways empower community connections," says Melanie Piana, City of Ferndale Mayor.

Phillip Jewell, Chief Operating Officer of Blue Hat Coffee, spent four years readying the historic space that would become Blue Hat Coffee.
Coffee beans and elbow grease: Blue Hat Coffee opens in downtown Farmington

In what has to be one of downtown Farmington’s most highly anticipated openings in recent years, Blue Hat Coffee has opened its doors.

A press conference celebrating the launch of Farmington Area FiberCity was held on October 30.
21st century cities: Partnership to bring 10G internet to Farmington, Farmington Hills

The internet in downtown Farmington is about to get a whole lot faster. Here's where to surf the web and work remotely in the meantime.

“Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh.
Oakland County to invest $1.5M in these two Madison Heights parks, assume operational duties

“Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh. “This project will help residents of all ages have improved access to safe spaces for physical activity, meditation and play.”

“We are on track to provide transit service to every corner of the county by the end of the year,” says Oakland County Board Chairman David T. Woodward.
Public transit options are expanding in these 7 Oakland County communities

“We are on track to provide transit service to every corner of the county by the end of the year,” says Oakland County Board Chairman David T. Woodward.

B2B Trail Ann Arbor Corridor - Argo Cascades.
Trail blazing: 4 metro Detroit paths and trails getting glow ups

From the Joe Louis Greenway to the Michigan Air Line Trail, metro Detroit has many parks and greenways to offer to residents of every county. Check out this list of four trails to visit this season, all with new or upcoming updates. 

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