The following dashboard provides a snapshot of the current bicycling and walking environment in Pontiac.
Key Destinations
Parks, Schools, Libraries and Regional Shopping Centers tend to generate bicycle and pedestrian activity
Bike Amenities
Six new bike racks and two new Bike Fix-it Stations have been installed in the City of Pontiac
Barriers
Railroads, rivers and busy highways segment a community and make it difficult for people on foot or bike to get around
Road Crossing Difficulty
There are 137 signalized intersection, 2 marked crosswalks and 3 pedestrian bridges in the City of Pontiac
Pontiac is a Car-Dependent city
Most errands require a car
Popular Walking/Running Routes
The Clinton River Trail is a popular walking/running route.
Commuters who Walk to Work
In Pontiac, 0 – 36% of the population walk to work
Existing Bikeways
There are about 18 mile of pathways along roadways within the City of Pontiac
Popular Bicycle Routes
A lot of bicycle activity occurs along the Clinton River Trial
Commuters that Bike to Work
In Pontiac, 0-8% of the population bike to work
Pedestrian Crashes
306 pedestrian crashes were report between 2004-2014
Bicycle Crashes
183 bicycle crashes where reported between 2004 – 2014
Fatal Traffic Accidents
52 fatal traffic accidents reported between 2004 and 2013 in Pontiac
Commuters who Take Public Transit to Work
In Pontiac, 0 – 30% of the population takes public transit to work
Households without Vehicles
In some areas of Pontiac over 14% of households do not have a vehicle
Bus Stops
Pontiac has around 170 bus stops serviced by SMART
Traffic Volume
Roads with low traffic volumes tend to be more comfortable routes for people who bike and walk
Complete Street Policies
Oakland County passed a Complete Streets Resolution in 2011 and Oakland County Road Commission accepted Complete Streets Guidelines in 2012
Racial Diversity
Each dot represents a person residing in the United States at the location they were counted during the 2010 Census