Service Requests
As you come across potholes, contact us with a good description of where they are -- nearest address, distance from intersection, what side of the road, etc. We can always use another set of “eyes” out there!
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
Winter Preparedness
We are gearing up for winter. Our winter sand pile is nearly as tall as as our salt barn. Sander boxes, spreaders and blades are being installed as our trucks change gears from summer to winter operations.
There is still time to check your furnace and its filters, smoke detectors, chimneys and mailboxes. The often-overlooked mailbox needs to be checked, too. Click here for a quick overview on mailbox winter survival tips - a few minutes of inspection and repair could save hours of outdoor repairs and lost/damaged mail.
Snowfall summary is as follows:
November 2011 2.5"
December 2011 2.75"
January 2012 48.50" for a season total of 53.75"
Check the snowfall detail amounts here.
Notice to Bidders
We are currently out for Bid Annual Material and Services so if you know a business that would benefit from knowing, please let them know or pass along their information to us so we can send them an email. The items out for bid are too numerous to list here, so please visit our Bid page.
The Road Commission is also going out for bid for Truck(s) and Installation of Equipment for the trucks. Please visit our Bid page for details.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Since 1991, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission has been involved in a cooperative effort with local groups and families to retain the natural beauty of our area. There are 188 total routes, with some available for adoption.
Groups enroll for a two-year membership and perform three trash pick-ups per year along a two-mile section of county road. An annual safety meeting among volunteers is required.
The Road Commission provides two recognition signs, training video, trash bags and vests as well as picking up the trash after the route has been cleaned.
Click on this link to view the routes that are currently available. Open Routes
Safety Video is now online and the Safety Form needs to be filled out and returned each year.
Part 1 Safety Guidelines and Part 2 Danger on the Roadside
For more details, call Joanne Tuck at (231) 922-4848, extension 201.
PICK-UP DATES for 2012
Check this site in the spring for 2012 pick-up dates. We mirror the Michigan Department of Transportation's schedule.
Thanks to all the groups and individuals who participate in keeping Grand Traverse County clean and beautiful!
****New**** We have new reflective safety vests for participants to use for roadside pick ups. Please gather and return your orange vests and we'll replace them with the neon green reflective vests which comply with federal standards.