As you prepare to cast your ballot next week, check out our election guide and profiles on the candidates running for local and national office at candgnews.com, “Elections.”
$
35 OFF ANY PLUMBING,
POOL HEATER MAINTENANCE
$
99
(ONE TIME SERVICE)
COOLING OR HEATING SERVICE WITH THIS COUPON. EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OFFERS.
0264-2414
LIMITED TIME OFFER
AUGUST 1, 2024 • Vol. 21, No. 16
Road Commission, LTU launch new road safety tech BY KATHRYN PENTIUK
kpentiuk@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — On July 16, the city of Southfield sponsored a public demonstration of the latest road safety technology being piloted in Southfield and Oakland County, conducted by P3Mobility and the Road Commission for Oakland County at Lawrence Technological University. The public open house showcased a simulation of the technology, which will be installed at five intersections throughout Oakland County and in 10 vehicles to be studied for a year. The intersections include: • Church Street and 10 Mile Road in Oak Park. • 12 Mile Road at Northwood Elementary School in Royal Oak. • Greenfield at 10 Mile in Southfield. • 12 Mile and Main St. in Royal Oak. • Greenfield and Lincoln in Southfield. “This is what we call connected vehicle technology,” Craig Bryson, the senior communications manager for the Road Commission, said. “So, the long-term goal is that cars will be equipped with this, the infrastructure will be equipped with this so that all of this stuff is talking to each other. The cars and the infrastructure are all talking to each other. There are sensors that detect pedestrians so that when you’re driving down the street, if there’s a car about to pull out in front of you, for example, but it’s not within your line of sight — say, it’s behind a building, but it’s ac-
Attendees of the open house try out a demonstration of the new road technology simulator at Lawrence Technological University. Photo by Erin Sanchez
See ROAD SAFETY on page 17A
City Council approves special land use for Lahser Woods dog park SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a special land use and site plan review request July 15 from the Southfield Parks and Recreation De-
partment to improve Lahser Woods Park by adding a dog park, paths and other enhancements. During the public hearing, residents approached the council members, sharing their support of the project, which will be at the park located at 27577 Lahser Road.
“We have a great Parks and Recreation Department,” longtime Southfield resident Pamela Gerald said. “I wasn’t sure when Miss Terry Fields first came, because you get to the point where you become a creature of habit, and you like the people that are put in place. And after watching what she’s done
since she’s been here, I’m just in total support of the things that they’re attempting to do. That area needs a little bit of TLC.” A Beacon Square Homeowners Association representative, Tony Martin, also spoke at the public hearing. See DOG PARK on page 8A
2025 Subaru Outback
*Manufacturer Offer. No down payment required. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability model OUTBACK RDF, RDG, RDH, RDI, RDJ, RDL. From dealer stock by 8/2/2024
Woodward Ave. N. of 8 Mile • FERNDALE HodgesSubaru.com • 248.547.8800
0125-2431
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com