SERVICES:

Streets and Infrastructure

Ferndale's transportation network includes approximately 72 miles of local streets, municipal parking facilities, alleys, sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, traffic control devices, and other public assets that support daily travel throughout the community. DPW is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving this infrastructure to support safe and reliable transportation for residents, businesses, visitors, and emergency responders.

Street and infrastructure maintenance includes pavement management, traffic control, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, street sweeping, municipal parking lots, alley maintenance, and coordination of construction activities within the public right-of-way. Learn more about these services through the resources below.

CONTACT

Department of Public Works

Ferndale Public Works 521 E. Cambourne Ferndale, MI 48220

248-546-2519

dpwservice@ferndalemi.gov

Current Hours

Pavement Management and Road Maintenance

Roads are among the City's most valuable public assets. Ferndale uses pavement condition assessments, preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects to extend pavement life and maintain safe travel conditions. Learn how roads are evaluated, how paving priorities are established, and how the City plans for future roadway investments.

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Traffic Control, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Infrastructure

Ferndale maintains traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, pedestrian crossings, railroad crossings, and bicycle facilities throughout the community. These improvements help support safe travel for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and emergency responders while advancing the City's Complete Streets policy.

Speed Humps

Speed humps are one tool available to help address traffic concerns on qualifying residential streets. Ferndale uses a formal review process that evaluates roadway conditions, traffic data, emergency access considerations, and neighborhood support before installation is considered.

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping improves roadway appearance, supports stormwater quality, reduces debris entering the drainage system, and helps protect public infrastructure. Learn how sweeping routes are managed, why sweeping is important, and how this routine maintenance activity supports long-term infrastructure preservation.

Alleys

Ferndale maintains an extensive network of public alleys that provide access to businesses, garages, utilities, and service areas throughout the community. Learn how alleys are maintained, how repairs are prioritized, and how residents and businesses can help keep alleys safe and accessible.

Construction and Right-Of-Way-Work

DPW maintains municipal parking lots, the parking structure, pavement markings, accessibility features, and related infrastructure that support public parking throughout the community. Learn how these facilities are maintained and how they fit into the City's broader transportation network.

Municipal Parking Infrastructure

DPW maintains municipal parking lots, the parking structure, pavement markings, accessibility features, and related infrastructure that support public parking throughout the community. Learn how these facilities are maintained and how they fit into the City's broader transportation network.

Related Topics

Pavement Management and Road Maintenance

FAQs

For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 248-546-2519.

When do sidewalk replacements occur?

After the hearing, homeowners can choose to replace the sidewalk on their own or have it replaced by the Contractor performing the City’s Sidewalk Replacement Program.  

How are homeowners billed for the sidewalk replacement?

The final homeowner assessments of sidewalk construction will be mailed after all construction is completed.  After the City Council approves the final assessment, it will be billed on the homeowner’s winter tax.  

What do the letter markings (A, B, C...) on the sidewalks mean?

  • The inspector will mark defective sidewalk flags with a letter (A, B, C, ...) indicating at least one reason why they require replacement.  The following indicates the defect associated with the letter:

    A – Stubber

    B – Cracked

    C – Sunken

    D – Holes or Pitted

    E – Scaling

    H – Slope

    O – Other (Mortar adhered to sidewalk causing a trip hazard, foot or bike prints in the sidewalk, asphalt patch in the sidewalk, etc.)