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Presenter outlines plan to restore two-way traffic on Pontiac's Woodward Loop
Summary
A presenter described a plan to restore two-way traffic around Pontiac27s downtown, add pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Clinton River Trail and the rail-bus station, redesign the Chief Pontiac Boulevard/Woodward Avenue intersection to slow speeds, and fix sidewalk gaps to improve access.
A presenter outlined the Woodward Loop Roadway Project as "a transformational initiative" intended to improve safety, connectivity and livability in Pontiac.
The project would restore two-way traffic to the existing one-way ring road that encircles the downtown core, the presenter said, and add pedestrian and bicycle access to regional assets including the Clinton River Trail, the new Oakland County offices and the rail-bus station. The presenter said the current one-way loop acts as "a barrier between the downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods," discouraging economic development and pedestrian activity.
As described, the plan would redesign the intersection of Chief Pontiac Boulevard and Woodward Avenue to slow vehicular speeds, increase pedestrian safety and create a gateway to downtown. Continuing north along Chief Pontiac Boulevard, two-way traffic would be restored and a continuous multi-use path added along the boulevard27s entire length. The presenter said Woodward Avenue would remain the primary route to downtown.
The presenter also said sidewalk gaps would be filled and a wider path built to connect the bus station to downtown and multimodal routes. Quoting MDOT, the presenter said the agency "believes this project significantly enhances the community and looks forward to a brighter future for Pontiac."
No funding sources, schedule, formal approvals or vote outcomes were described in the presentation. The presentation outlined design goals and access improvements but did not specify project costs, construction timelines or permitting steps.
