×

Smartphone app will allow Detroiters to file complaints on potholes, water main breaks

Apr 8, 2015 | 6:21 AM

DETROIT, MI — City officials plan to launch a program to allow residents to file complaints about infrastructure through their cellphones.Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chief Information Officer Beth Niblock plan to unveil the “Improve Detroit” smartphone application in a Wednesday press conference.

The application will allow residents to report “issues such as potholes, broken water mains, malfunctioning traffic signals and more from their smartphone.” The announcement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

MORE

More From WJR

Detroit Lions' Offense Comes Up Short in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA ~ The Detroit Lions had plenty of chances to defeat the defending Super Bowl champions on the road on Sunday Night Football, but ultimately came up short, losing 1...
3h ago
Early Spark Fades as Spartans Fall to Nittany Lions in Senior Day Loss
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Senior Day with a flash of hope, as senior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver ripped off a 57-yard touchdown run on the Spartans' first play from...
Nov 16, 2025
Dr. Phil Knight Joins WJR to Discuss How SNAP Disruptions Affecting MI Food Banks.
MICHIGAN ~ Food banks across the country, including here in Michigan, have seen drastic increases in people utilizing their services due to the federal government shutdown, causing...
Nov 14, 2025
On Air Now
Red Eye Radio
1:00 AM - 5:00 AM

SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Nov. 14, 2025 ~ Butch Hollowell, lead of Mary Sheffield‘s transition team, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss mayor-elect Mary Sheffield’s announcement to form 18 policy committees to support the Rise Higher Detroit transition effort. Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

Nov. 14, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, principal of Roe Strategic, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the MAGA political base showing signs of strain as some believe President Donald Trump isn’t upholding his campaign promises.

Nov. 14, 2025 ~ Former Congressman Fred Upton joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how the Trump administration is expected to unveil a proposal allowing oil drilling off California, Alaska, and the Eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Form Heading