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


Local Leaders Call on State to Fix Michigan’s Crumbling Roads

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21st April

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and other local leaders are calling on legislators and the public to take action on road funding.



MDOT Reality Check Video Examines Pothole Myths

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16th April

Potholes won’t fill themselves without additional funding, and this MDOT video explains why pothole patching is only a temporary fix.



2014 MITA Pothole Pocketbook Contest Comes to a Close: Entrants Spend Nearly $15,000 in Car Repairs

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8th April

Entrants to MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest this year spent nearly $15,000 in Car Repairs.



MITA Statement Regarding House Infrastructure Funding Plan

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3rd April

The Michigan House announced an infrastructure funding plan today.



Final Winner of 2014 Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced

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2nd April

A Lansing man’s puncture-proof run-flat tire was no match for a pothole.



Road Industry Launches Second Batch of Billboards “Everyone Talks About Fixing Michigan’s Roads. It’s Time to Act!”

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1st April

More billboards across the state urge legislators to act now on road funding.






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.