Dr. Ajay Raman - Oakland County Commissioner, District 14

11/01/2024

Happy Diwali to all of my fellow community members celebrating!

May the holiday's significance in the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance inspire our community towards a brighter future.

10/31/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! If you find yourself with leftover candy after the holiday, don't forget that our Oakland County Sheriff's Office is collecting any extras to send to our troops overseas as part of their 15th Annual Treats for Troops!

10/22/2024

A heads up for anyone traveling along Pontiac Trail in Wixom later this week!

Tree work on Pontiac Trail, west of Old Wixom Rd in the City of Wixom, MI - Government, will start at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 and 25.
During some of the work, Pontiac Trail will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic.
The road will reopen before the evening commute each day.
Additionally, the bike pathway/walkway will close during the work and reopen before the evening commute.
The work is being done in advance of a 2025 culvert removal and replacement project.
For more information on the 2025 project, visit: https://www.rcocweb.org/697/Pontiac-Trail-over-the-Norton-Drain

10/16/2024

So excited that we're able to continue providing this amenity for our county's veterans! Just a small 'thank you' for all your collective service!

Our pilot “This Ride’s on Us” veteran transportation program with smartmovesus and other providers will continue through September 2025, thanks to an additional $530,000 grant from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency! Details: bit.ly/3YbNqRg.

Launched in June 2024, the program offers free, door-to-door public transportation to veterans and their caregivers so they can reach medical appointments, run errands, visit senior centers, and other essential locations. By helping to eliminate transportation barriers, the effort will improve the quality of life for our 53,000 veterans—more than half of whom are over 65, many with disabilities.

Schedule rides by calling 248-419-7984 and providing proof of service, such as DD214 discharge papers or a veteran ID. Learn more: www.oakgov.com/veterans.

10/14/2024

Upcoming Resident Information Session on Community Transit Provider - People's Express:

The City of Novi will be hosting an informative session on Monday 10/28 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Novi Civic Center to familiarize residents with our local community transportation provider, People's Express (https://peoplesexpress.org/).

Serving residents aged 14 and older, this low- to no-cost transit option offers curb-to-curb service throughout several communities in southwest Oakland County. Offering increased availability with more days of operation and expanded hours, discover how to register, schedule rides and make the most of this convenient service.

Click the link below to register; availability is limited:

https://secure.rec1.com/MI/novi-parks-recreation-cultural-services/catalog/index/dcbaa90beb3e69c373e2a095a9154ae0?filter=c2VhcmNoPVBlb3BsZQ==

10/10/2024

I-96 Flex Route update: Continued traffic shifts scheduled for I-96 in Oakland County

While the I-96 Flex Route project continues through the last months of the home stretch, work to rebuild the westbound lanes has been nearly completed. The westbound traffic shift continues with additional closures required for lane markings, overhead sign installation, and lane and ramp closures.



5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 (if weather delay, Sunday, Oct. 13):
Westbound I-96 will have traffic shifted from I-275 to Beck Road with one lane open, then reopens to two lanes until November when it returns to three lanes.


The northbound I-275 ramp to westbound I-96 will be closed.
o Detour is northbound I-275 to westbound Grand River Avenue, or via northbound I-275, northbound M-5, southbound M-5, westbound Grand River Avenue, and northbound Wixom Road to westbound I-96.


The northbound M-5 ramp to westbound I-96 will be closed.
o Detour is northbound M-5 to westbound Grand River Avenue, then northbound Wixom Road to westbound I-96.


5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12:

Grand River Avenue will be closed between Kensington and Kent Lake roads.
o Detour is eastbound/westbound I-96.



The following ramps remain closed through early November:

The southbound M-5 ramp to westbound I-96
The westbound I-96 ramp to Novi Road
The Novi Road ramps to westbound I-96
The Beck Road ramp to westbound I-96
The westbound I-96 ramps to Milford Road
The Milford Road ramp to westbound I-96


Monday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 18:

4 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Westbound I-96 will have one lane open from I-275 to Kent Lake Road.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Eastbound I-96 will have two lanes open from Kent Lake Road to I-275.
There will one day this week when there will be one eastbound lane open for pavement markings (to be determined).


10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Eastbound I-96 will be closed from Wixom Road to Novi Road for overhead sign installation.

Once eastbound and westbound traffic is shifted, there will be two lanes open in each direction between Kent Lake Road and I-275 until early November when both sides will reopen to three lanes.

In November, three lanes will be open in each direction of I-96 between Kent Lake Road and I-275, with all ramps open. Work on the shoulders/flex lanes and ramp meters/signals will continue and are expected to be operational in early 2025.

Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.

Based on economic modeling, this $269 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 3,416 jobs.

Michigan Department of Transportation Road Commission for Oakland County

10/08/2024

The honorable National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair, Jennifer Homendy, was the keynote speaker at this morning's 2024 Annual Transportation Improvement Association (TIA) Meeting, held in Novi.

She, along with presenters from the Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan State Police, and Brigadier General (Ret) Doug "Odie" Slocum spoke about ways to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of injuries and fatalities.

Looking forward to implementing these ideas and continuing to work with our Oakland County Sheriff's Office and the Road Commission for Oakland County to help keep our communities among the safest in the country for travel.

10/03/2024

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling THIS Saturday in Novi:

The next-to-last Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling event of the season is THIS Saturday (Oct. 5th) from 9am -2pm at the Novi Dept. of Public Works facility @ 26300 Lee BeGole Drive.

Area residents from Novi, Wixom, Walled Lake, South Lyon, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield and Milford (City and Twp) can bring electronics waste, paper shredding (up to 100 #), and small household items for recycling. Visit www.rrrasoc.org for additional information on the event.

09/20/2024

Native Plant Giveaway Tomorrow (9/21):

Our Oakland County Parks Department has partnered with the City of Novi to provide native plants, free of charge, at their perennial plant swap. The event is taking place tomorrow at Fuerst Park from 9-11am.

Join the Perennial Exchange Event Novi on September 21 in Novi, MI! Bring your labeled perennials for a fun plant swapping experience and a chance to

09/16/2024

Feedback Requested:

Our Downtown Wixom Development Authority (DDA) is looking for input as they create a wonderful new public space. Please take a moment to complete the survey below and share your thoughts!

09/01/2024

The following is an update from the Novi Police Department regarding the incident which occurred last evening in the Suburban Collection Showplace parking lot:

· The incident occurred in the parking lot southwest of the Suburban Collection Showplace, NOT in the fair itself
· Two victims, both 14 years old, were both shot
· The incident appears to have been targeted as it seems to have stemmed from an ongoing argument
· A suspect has not been identified at this time

On Saturday, August 31, at approximately 9:56PM, police officers stationed at the Michigan State Fair heard guns shots coming from the area southwest of the Suburban Collection Showplace in the parking lot near Grand River Avenue. Initial police radio traffic came out as an active shooter which prompted a very heavy police response from several surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Two 14-year old victims were shot. Both were transported to a hospital where one died from his injuries. The other is in stable condition.

Initial investigation reveals the two victims took an Uber from Detroit to Farmington Hills and then another Uber from there to the Fair with some friends. It appears this incident may have stemmed from an argument throughout the week which occurred in other communities that carried over to Saturday night and their arrival at the Fair parking lot.

There are no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

This is an isolated incident which occurred in the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace. There was no shooting inside the fair.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Novi Police Department at 248.348.7100

Two 14-year-olds were shot, one fatally, at the Michigan State Fair in Novi on Saturday, according to police.

08/30/2024

Such a tragic reminder for all of us to practice safe driving.

A man died after he crossed the median line while driving on northbound Beck Road in Novi and struck another vehicle.