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


Favorite Tweet of the Day

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25th February

Favorite Pothole Tweet of the Day


Favorite Tweet of the Day: Gonna make an app called dodge the potholes

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19th February

Favorite Tweet: Gonna Make a Dodge Pothole App


2nd Annual Pothole Pocketbook Contest Begins Today

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18th February

Drivers can win up to $500 to cover the cost of pothole-related vehicle repairs.



Pure Pothole Hell

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13th February

Check out this video of pure pothole hell.



Michigan Ranks Lowest in Per Capita Spending on Roads and Bridges Among 50 States

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12th February

Michigan ranks dead last in spending on its roads and bridges as compared to other states.



Channel 7 Television: How bad are Michigan roads?

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11th February

View the Channel 7 report on how bad Michigan’s roads are.



Press Coverage Regarding Governor’s Road Funding Announcement

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7th February

Several media outlets have covered reaction to the Governor’s announcement regarding road funding.



Channel 10 News Coverage Regarding Governor’s Additional Road Funding Announcement

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7th February

The road industry is grateful for additional one-time road funding, but knows falls far short of the overall annual need.






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.