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Madison Heights wins SEMCOG TAP grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Summary
City planner Matthew Launerstatter told council Madison Heights won a SEMCOG Transportation Alternatives Program grant to add rectangular rapid flashing beacons at three crossings and two mini traffic-calming islands, with construction expected in spring 2027 and a 20% local match required.
Madison Heights will add pedestrian crossings and neighborhood traffic-calming features after the city received a regionally administered Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, council heard Tuesday.
City planner Matthew Launerstatter presented the award and said the package includes four RRFB (rectangular rapid flashing beacon) sets and two mini traffic-calming islands. "The project covers about 4 RRFBs ... and 2 mid block mini traffic calming islands," Launerstatter said, describing chosen locations as Concord Drive, East Whitcomb Avenue and 11 Mile Road for RRFBs…
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