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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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Representatives of the Grand Traverse County Road Commission have been involved with the Safe Routes to School Program for a number of years.
We assisted in preparing a grant application for funds for a project at the West Middle School. A public meeting was held on February 23 regarding the proposed routes. No selection has been made at this time.
SCHOOL BUS AND ROAD SAFETY
Safety is important to everyone at the Road Commission. Teaching young children about safety waiting for the bus or playing after school OR explaining to young drivers (older ones, too!) what to do when you approach a snow plow doing winter maintenance and creating a cloud of snow.
Our employees can come on site to your school or meeting with a full-dress snowplow to give a first-hand experience of the massiveness of the equipment.
Topics include the importance of staying away from the snowplows throwing snow, not playing on or tunneling in the snowbanks along the road, pedestrian safety, traffic signal operation, safely crossing roads and what to do when a snow plow is in your lane!
Coming to our office will afford attendees a chance to see our HUGE sand piles and salt barn, view an engineering office, check out our mechanics' shop, our football stadium-size garage with trucks and conduct some career exploration activities in a variety of areas.
One of the favorite traditions is to have a picture taken - like the one above. Kids of all ages and kids at heart all like to huddle under the plow blade, get inside the truck, sit behind the wheel and toot the loud horn.
Call us at 922-4848 to set up a visit. We'd love to meet you!
SAFE KIDS NORTH SHORE
The Road Commission has been an active partner with Safe Kids North Shore in promoting changes in attitudes, behaviors, laws and the environment to prevent accidental injury to children.
Car seat inspections are scheduled for the second Friday of every month at the AAA Office on US-31/Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 AND on the fourth Friday of every month at the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station, Garfield Station 11. Times are between 10 AM and 3:00 PM. For an appointment, call 231-922-4843.
For more information, click on www.safekids.org