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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Seven Brew traffic concerns at Warren and Newburgh
Councilwoman Sampey warned that the new Seven Brew coffee shop opening on Warren Road won't have the lane capacity promised and queues could wrap around to Myers — a real congestion problem near Newburgh and Warren. She asked the administration to keep watching it.
Merriman Road closure and city road projects
Three road projects moved forward: a $1.07 million Newburgh Road rehab award, plus consent approvals for Inkster Road ($38,505 city share) and Glenwood Road resurfacing ($126,452.50 city share).
Dangerous intersections needing left-turn signals
Resident Andrew Rassick pushed again for left-turn signals at several dangerous intersections, and the mayor announced two MDOT grants for new traffic signals on Warren Road.
Railroad crossing signals
Resident Andrew Rassick reported three advanced yellow railroad warning signals not working and asked for additions at Warren/Hicks and Ford/Hicks.
Sidewalk gaps on Cherry Hill Road
A resident says Cherry Hill between John Hix and Newburgh has almost no continuous sidewalks and walkers are at real risk. The chair said walkability is a city priority and new developments must include sidewalks, but older properties predate that rule.