Residents Speak Up On Safety Concerns Over Busy Intersection in Southfield
Southfield, Michigan – People from the local community have been expressing their concerns over the safety of the 10 Mile and Greenfield intersection. Edward McCutchen, who bikes to work on these roads even in the rain, mentioned that he felt uneasy crossing the intersection due to incidents of cars running red lights.
It turns out, Edward is not alone in this. The road commission for Oakland County has recently launched an interactive online map where locals can pin and leave comments about their safety concerns on various streets. The intersection of 10 Mile and Greenfield has become a point of interest due to a substantial number of safety concerns raised.
Southfield resident, Daniel Gilbert, voiced his concerns saying, “I’ve seen older people try to cross the street and almost get hit by cars, little kids, even students who attend the nearby school, making this intersection a potentially dangerous spot.”
A top official from the Road Commission for Oakland County, Craig Bryson, responded to these concerns and affirmed that the commission always has an eye open for such matters. He added that this particular intersection has indeed seen its own share of traffic, with about 52,000 cars passing through every day, and therefore can be intimidating for pedestrians.
The commission has set up a committee to review all the comments and concerns from the online map. They aim to identify if the problem is driver-related or road-related, and seek remedies accordingly. Besides identifying potential hazards, the commission also plans to seek federal grants to handle and improve the situation wherever possible.
In the meantime, the people of Southfield appear cautious. When asked about his daily crossing through the intersection, Daniel Gilbert sighed, saying, “Pretty much, you must always have your guard up here. You must keep looking behind yourself all the time.”
Don’t forget, residents have time until the 30th of September to submit a comment. So, fellow Southfield folks, raise your voice, your safety matters!
