1/23/13 - Local motorists who get stuck with a flat tire or run out of gas on area freeways will soon have another option for help other than just do it yourself or hope for the best. The Michigan Department of Transportation is expanding its Freeway Courtesy Patrol and will be adding Livingston and Washtenaw Counties to the program effective February 1st. The program is already up and running in other areas and allows for a service van to be dispatched for various emergencies but will now offer the free assistance for motorists on US-23, I-96, I-94 and M-14. Managing Director of the Livingston County Road Commission Mike Craine tells WHMI this will provide an important service to local motorists and offer good coverage on US-23 and I-96. The Freeway Courtesy Patrol is part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's larger freeway incident management system designed to improve motorist safety and reduce travel times. M-DOT is hosting a kickoff event for media next Friday to officially announce the expansion of the Freeway Courtesy Patrol program at its maintenance garage in Brighton. A link to complete information about the program can be found below. (JM)
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