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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Truck traffic on Wick Road
Mayor Woolley raised resident complaints about semis on Wick Road between Hinkle and Telegraph; police confirmed weights-and-measures enforcement will crack down, partly due to I-94 construction detours.
Neighborhood road paving contract
The council approved major 2026-2027 street spending: $1.565M for concrete panel replacement and $2.145M for asphalt resurfacing, plus $600,000 for water system design.
Northline Road improvements
Taylor will pay $75,112 of the cost of Northline Road improvements between Telegraph and Racho Road, shared with Wayne County. A smoother road is coming, despite the current construction mess.
SMART bus millage renewal
The $190,138 SMART contract funds about 90% of senior center rides — grocery trips, dialysis, doctor visits. A councilman is also pressing SMART about missing benches and trash cans at bus stops.
Pardee Road sidewalk gap
A resident asked the city to complete a missing sidewalk on Pardee between Eureka and Ecorse, but unwilling property owners have blocked the project for 13 years.
Speeding and traffic safety on Beverly and neighborhood streets
Residents told the council that cars and bikes are racing down Beverly near Inkster, requested repainting faded turn-lane markings at Beverly and Inkster, and asked the city to consider temporary summer speed bumps. Similar concerns were raised about Clippard near Mortonview.
Pothole and right-of-way maintenance complaint
A resident said a pothole on Gully Street and torn-up grass near the golf course still haven't been fixed two weeks after reporting them; officials nodded that it would be addressed.
Train blocking Beech Daly Road
A freight train has repeatedly blocked Beech Daly — once for 14-16 hours — rerouting traffic onto side streets and raising emergency-response worries. Residents were given the police non-emergency number to report blockages.
Local road funding transfer
The council shifted $675,000 from the Major Road Fund to the Local Road Fund to pay for added asphalt and concrete repair — the same transfer made in prior years, net-zero across the two funds.
Jacob Robinson Pedestrian Tragedy on Eureka Road
Mayor Woolley addressed the death of Jacob Robinson, clarifying that Eureka Road is under Wayne County's control, so the city cannot install crosswalks or traffic devices there. A county safety review is underway, and the mayor urged parents and drivers to be careful.
Snow plowing and salt conservation strategy
Frequent snow events and a regional salt shortage pushed the city to add up to $40,000 in salt authority. DPW explained it budgets 80% of a 2,500-ton commitment and orders can now take weeks instead of days.
I-94 Reconstruction (Restored 94) project
MDOT will hold a public meeting at Taylor City Hall on February 11 about the 12.7-mile I-94 rebuild starting later this month. Expect a rough commute, but a safer, easier Eureka Road interchange is coming.