Tag: bad roads
MDOT Myth Debunking Videos
19th November
MDOT’s Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.
Election 2014: Voters Obviously Willing To Pay More For Roads
11th August
Voters last week were generous with regard to approving local road funding.
Local Communities Place Road Work Millages On August Ballot
28th July
Road millages are on the ballot in communities across the state next week.
Labor Voices: Republicans took their eyes off road
18th June
The Republican-led Legislature took their eyes off the road when they failed to pass road funding before going on break, according to this opinion piece.
Legislators Go On Summer Recess Without Road Funding Solution
13th June
Lawamkers are letting roads crumble while they take a summer break.
Detroit Free Press: Legislature Must Deal With Michigan’s Crumbling Roads Before Summer Recess
4th June
The Legislature must pass a road funding package before summer break.
The Detroit News: Weakened support beams prompt closure of NB I-75 ramp to Lodge
20th May
In Detroit, MDOT has closed a the ramp from northbound Interstate 75 to the Lodge Freeway (M-10) due to weakened support beams.
Transportation Reality Check #4
1st May
This myth buster explains that while Ohio may have better roads than Michigan, they are investing a lot more money in their transportation system annually than Michigan spends.
Local Leaders Call on State to Fix Michigan’s Crumbling Roads
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
16th April
Potholes won’t fill themselves without additional funding, and this MDOT video explains why pothole patching is only a temporary fix.
