Bicyclist Assaulted, Pushed into Dequindre Traffic by Angry Driver
As she attempted to go around the vehicle, the driver exited the truck…
Explore: Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge and Paint Creek Trail
The Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge is named for former Orion Township Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel, whose leadership helped Orion to develop in a way that respected the natural beauty of the area.
Seconds Mean Safety for Wheelchair Users Crossing Woodward
Everything seemed to converge at once, with rapid communication between MDOT, city staff at Ferndale, and myself, to identify what we needed to recommend to fix this.
Zipcar Expanding to Ferndale with Pilot Program
Zipcar Expanding to Ferndale with Pilot Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Zipcar is coming to Ferndale. Ferndale City Council approved a one-year pilot program for the car-sharing program. The agreement rents the company two dedicated parking spaces at a rate of $65 per month per space. The only cost to…
Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run in Southfield
Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run in Southfield (compiled, Feb. 23, 2016) Southfield, MI – A woman was found dead on 8 Mile just east of Evergreen around 3am Tuesday according to WXYZ.com. Police say the woman was hit by a driver who fled the scene. They do not yet have a vehicle description, but…
The Future Look of Woodward and I-696: Public Meeting Feb. 17
The Future Look of Woodward and I-696: Design Public Meeting Feb. 17 (City of Pleasant Ridge, Jan. 29, 2015) Please join us at the Community Center on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30pm or 7:30pm to review draft concepts for improvements to the Woodward/I-696 area. The City is participating in a study being led by the…
Woman Dead from Hit & Run, Driver Encouraged to Contact Police
It appears the driver of the vehicle was not at fault, but still fled the scene. This person who may have panicked should minimize the situation by contacting the Ferndale Police Department at 248-541-3650.
Walking in Downtown Ferndale
It’s a solution has been considered for over ten years. The city of Ferndale, with a population of over 20,000, and key location on Woodward Avenue, has contemplated the idea of creating elevated walkways across Woodward Avenue, the state highway that divides the city in half.