MDOT to Reinstate Dearborn Hills Traffic Signal
Some good news for Dearborn Hills residents: the traffic signal at Telegraph and Fordson will be returned back to normal operation in about a week.
Longer term, MDOT plans to install a traffic detection camera at Telegraph and Fordson, similar to the one pictured here.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) tells DeepSaidWhat.com that the Federal Highway Administration this week accepted the state agency’s recommendation that the signal was needed and should remain.
MDOT said while sight distance restrictions justified keeping the traffic signal fully operational, the more than 250 responses from residents requesting the signal stay was a “key part of the decision making process.”
Longer term, MDOT plans to install a traffic detection camera atop the signal for traffic coming from Fordson.
This means the signal will remain green for traffic traveling north on Telegraph until the camera “sees” a vehicle approach Telegraph from Fordson. When that occurs, the light will turn red for Telegraph and green for Fordson motorists, functioning through the normal light cycle. Once Fordson traffic clears, the signal will return to a full green for Telegraph drivers and red for Fordson.
Currently, there is no state funding source for the camera system, which is estimated to cost about $10,000 to implement, MDOT estimates. For the earlier story on this subject, click HERE
March 18th, 2009 at 7:13 am
This camera to keep the light green for traffic heading north and to turn it red when someone approaches Telegraph from Fordson is a wondeful addition.
It is also great to know that many took the time to contact MDOT and/or the city to state they wanted the light to remain. This proves that getting involved works, especially since only 250 responded and MDOT based their decision on that mere 250 responses.
March 18th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Many thanks to Mike Budai and MDOT for listening to the residents’ concerns and providing an acceptable solution. I am sure they often hear from people when they don’t do things right, so I would like to applaud their efforts when they do. I agree with Mr. Albano that it really speaks volumes about being involved. Thanks again!