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


Latest Just Fix the Roads TV Ad

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30th April

Commercials and public service announcements are spreading the word regarding the need for increased transportation funding.



20 teams, 20 hours: Potholes targeted today, Saturday by Genesee County Road Commission

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26th April

Genesee County is busy repairing potholes, those awful signs of chronic transportation under funding.



Holland Sentinel: It’s time for Legislature to make tough decisions on funding road maintenance

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18th April

It is time for the Legislature to make a decision to support increased road funding.



Michigan road funding: House plan takes shape with wholesale fuel taxes, higher registration fees

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16th April

The call to increase road funding took a step forward today in the Legislature.



Gas Prices Rise and Fall; Michigan Transportation Funding Still Ailing

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16th April

Michigan Transportation Funding has not been increased since 1997, and the state’s roads and bridges are suffering from a lack of adequate funding.



The Morning Sun: Pothole season worst in years

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16th April

County road agencies are trying their hardest, but losing the battle against crumbling roads, and the situation won’t change without more revenue.



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

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10th April

LANSING, Mich. – Christine Pierzchala of Eastpointe is the fourth and final winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest, and will receive $500 to compensate her for damage that a pothole inflicted on her vehicle.

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On bumpy tour, West Michigan lawmakers see — and feel — road funding crisis

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8th April

West Michigan lawmakers experienced the road funding crisis firsthand on a bumpy bus tour.



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

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2nd April

Lansing man is the third winner of our Pothole Pocketbook Contest.






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.