FACT: One-third of all fatal and serious traffic crashes are due at least in part to poor road conditions.


Michigan must fix its roads

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29th July

Historical data tells us that bringing a road from poor to good pavement condition costs six times more than it does to bring a road from fair to good condition. Putting off to tomorrow what we can fix today is not good economic policy.


Jason Mancini: Investing in transportation will create a prosperous Michigan

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29th July

Transportation has never been a more important public policy priority for Michigan than it is right now. It can be argued that how Michigan residents get from Point A to Point B will largely create Michigan’s future.

Michigan’s transportation funding …



Lansing State Journal editorial: Bill is due on Michigan’s bad roads

Posted by Michigan Transportation Team in Latest News, News and Blog. Comments Off

28th July

This is no time for half solutions. Michigan got here because past Legislatures chose to leave roads in disrepair. That has to stop.






Latest News and Blog Posts

Come back frequently for the latest news on Michigan's roads crisis, along with blog posts from members of our coalition and others who agree: just fix the roads now!

MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment
November 24, 2014
Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.
MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes
November 21, 2014
MDOT explains the real details on gas taxes that are paid at at the pump.
MDOT Reality Check #2: More Road Salt Isn’t Always Better
November 20, 2014
MDOT Reality Check #2: More Salt Please!
November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results
November 19, 2014
Just a reminder to us all that the public is willing to invest in our roads and bridges.
MDOT Myth Debunking Videos

MDOT's Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.
Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term Road Funding
November 14, 2014
The Michigan Senate approved a gas tax hike, which now goes to the House for consideration.
Local Communities Doing Their Part To Fund Michigan Roads; 28 Counties, Numerous Cities, Villages Now Have Road Millages
November 12, 2014
The County Road Association of Michigan is calling on the Legislature to do its part to fund transportation.