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Road Users
Road Users
Every year, crashes on Michigan roads cause devastating injuries, deaths, and economic losses. In fact, statistics show that in Michigan a person dies in a traffic crash every eight hours, seven minutes. Road safety and traffic-related deaths remains one of the most challenging issues facing Michigan and the United States.
That is why MDOT is committed to improving safety for all road users - motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians - through technology and innovation.
Bicycling
MDOT is working to create better, safer roads for all users by providing services that supporting bicycling in Michigan.
Crash Not Accident
Traffic crashes are fixable problems, caused by inattentive drivers and driver behavior. They are crashes, NOT accidents.
Flex Route
Flex Route technology helps manage congestion and improve safety for highways that frequently experience traffic congestion.
Cable Median Barrier
Cable median barrier saves lives by preventing vehicles from leaving the road and striking another object.
Michigan Lefts
Michigan Lefts improve traffic flow and safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and truck drivers.
Pedestrians
MDOT is working to create better, safer roads for all users by providing services that support walking and pedestrian safety.
Road Signs
Road signs provide important information to road users, create order on the roads, and keep people safe.
Roundabouts
Roundabouts are easy to navigate and have been proven to safely decrease traffic delays and congestion.
Rumble Strips
Rumble strips are a low-cost measure used to address one of the most serious types of traffic crashes: a lane departure crash.
Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI)
A SPUI moves more traffic through a smaller amount of space.
6-Inch Pavement Markings
6-inch-wide pavement markings improve safety and guidance on Michigan trunklines for both human and machine-vision drivers.
Speed Limits
MDOT and the Michigan State Police jointly set speed limits that are based on the 85th percentile speed.
Traffic Signals
Traffic signals optimize traffic flow for intersection efficiency and provide consistent rules for all road users.
Winter Safety
Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures all have an effect on how we safely drive during winter conditions.
Work Zone Safety
Michigan is serious about the safety of vulnerable workers and motorists, so slow down and give work zones your full attention.