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


MDOT Director Regarding Roads: “Headed for Disaster”

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27th March

There will be dire consequences if the state fails to fund major road repair, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle.



Editorial: State needs courage at the Capitol

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26th March

“It’s time for politicians and the Michiganders they represent to accept the fact that people pay for the roads one way or another.”



Road commission lists what it would fix if state boosts funding

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25th March

The County Road Association of MIchigan is asking counties to outline road improvements that would be done if additional state funding is approved.



Sterling Heights woman receives $280 for repairs in the Pocketbook Pothole Contest

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25th March

Paulla Wissel of Sterling Heights is the second winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



Kalamazoo couple win $500 for car repairs in the Pothole Pocketbook Contest

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20th March

Kalamazoo couple win $500 for car repairs in the Pothole Pocketbook



ASCE Report: Michigan gets D for Infrastructure; Worse than America’s Grade

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20th March

The reports cards were distributed yesterday, and Michigan received a near flunking grade for infrastructure from the American Society of Civil Engineers.



First winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest receives $500 for pothole-related repairs

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18th March

Nicole VanPutten of Kalamazoo is the first winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest and will receive $500 for pothole-related repairs to her vehicle.



Jim Byrum: Michigan Agri-Business Association discusses road funding

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13th March

The importance of good roads to Michigan agriculture is the topic of discussion on the Michael Patrick Shiels radio show.



Bi-partisan panel discusses Michigan road funding issues

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12th March

A panel of legislators and Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, discussed road funding March 11 in West Michigan.



Statewide news media spreads the word about Pothole Pocketbook Contest

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11th March

Our Pothole Pocketbook Contest is underway, and the media is helping spread the word.






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.