Traffic Concerns
Traffic Signs and Markings
All complaints, concerns and questions regarding traffic signs
and pavement markings should be directed to the appropriate road
agency. Both the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) and the Road Commission for
Oakland County (RCOC) have roadways as shown on the
Roadway
Jurisdiction Map within the City. They both can be contacted
directly at (248) 858-4804. Concerns and questions regarding Major
and Local City roadways can be given to the City’s Traffic
Engineering Staff at (248) 871-2560.
Roadway Jurisdiction Map
Traffic Control Signals
The City of Farmington Hills has over 125 traffic signals
within the City limits. All of these are maintained by the RCOC
for each of the road agencies. Four major travel corridors are on
the
RCOC’s FAST-TRAC/SCATS signal system. These include Orchard
Lake Road, Haggerty Road, 12 Mile Road and Grand River/ 10 Mile
(from M-5 to Haggerty). All questions, concerns and comments
regarding signal operations can be given to the City’s Traffic
Engineering Staff at (248) 871-2560.
Traffic Control Signals
Residential Speeding
Travel speed in our residential areas is a
regular topic of concern in the City. For that reason the City has
a residential traffic control program titled
Traffic SAFE TE3 as well as a
Traffic Division in our Police Department. General traffic
complaints and concerns should be directed to the Police
Department at (248) 871-2630. More detailed assistance can be
obtained from the Traffic Engineering Staff at (248) 871-2560.
Parking
On-street parking is allowed in the City’s residential areas
unless there is a posted no parking zone or the vehicle is
obstructing any of the items outlined in
Section 257.674 of the Michigan Vehicle Code. If a no parking
zone is desired, please contact the Traffic Engineering Staff at
(248) 871-2560 for more information.
Street Lighting
In the interest of maintaining the rural
character of Farmington Hills, the City does not light our
residential streets and intersections. However, there is a
procedure in place that allows subdivisions and neighborhoods to
have overhead street lighting installed. The
Residential Street Lighting Procedure Guide outlines the steps
needed to have street lighting installed. The individual
subdivisions are responsible for all costs associated with the
installation and energy. The lighting is actually owned and
maintained by DTE Energy Co. By working through the City’s
Engineering Division, the subdivisions receive a municipal rate
for the electrical fees while at the same time avoid any
maintenance and other associated ownership issues.
Residential Street Lighting Procedure Guide
