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


4th Winner of Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced

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27th March

Linda Rosenthal of Holland is the fourth winner of MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



Michigan Road Crisis Update: Cost to Fix Michigan Roads is Now Nearly $2.2 Billion and Rising

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

20th March

A new report released this week by a former state representative highlights what it will cost to maintain Michigan’s roads and bridges due to legislative inaction.



Third Winner of Pothole Contest: Swerving Into Snowbank Nets Her $918 Repair Bill

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18th March

Third Winner In Pothole Contest Announced Today



Michigan Roads Receive Funding Boost, But 10 Times More is Needed

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13th March

Michigan roads received money yesterday, but 10 times more is needed.



Big Rapids Man is Second Winner in Pothole Pocketbook Contest

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

12th March

Big Rapids man had bad luck and good luck when it came to hitting a pothole.



Well, It’s An Election Year Cartoon

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6th March

This cartoon, by John Auchter, was originally published in MLive Newspapers on February 16, 2014. It is posted here with permission from the cartoonist.

 

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Road Industry Launches Billboards Focused on Poor Bridges

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5th March

Starting this week at billboard locations throughout the state, Michigan drivers and their legislators will be reminded about the poor condition of MIchigan’s bridges



First Winner Announced in Pothole Pocketbook Contest

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4th March

A nasty run in with a pothole(s) nets contest winner cash.






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.