Tag: bridges
November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results
19th November
Just a reminder to us all that the public is willing to invest in our roads and bridges.
How Much is Legislative Inaction on Road Funding Costing Us?
17th September
Legislative inaction on road funding is costing Michigan taxpayers $2.7 million per day.
Pothole Damage Claims Increased 249 Percent This Year
9th September
It shouldn’t surprise us: lack of investment in infrastructure has resulted in an massive increase in pothole claims to the state.
Metro Detroit Floods Expose Underinvestment in Infrastructure
13th August
Detroit Floods: Persistent underinvestment in infrastructure has dire consequences.
Local lawmakers looking to improve Michigan roads
7th November
Two Republican lawmakers hosted a public forum regarding road funding.
Yahoo News: Are electric cars freeloaders?
14th August
Everyone uses the roads, whether they drive vehicles that are electric, hybrid or gas-fueled, but not everyone pays the same to use the roads.
MML Video: Improving Michigan’s Transportation System Key to Economic Turnaround
27th February
Michigan Municipal League CEO Dan Gilmartin explains in a video why having a strong transportation system is vital to Michigan.
Lansing State Journal editorial: “Michigan needs better roads and bridges”
8th January
The state that put the world on wheels seems determined that its residents will drive on pothole-filled surfaces. The Legislature has kicked this can down the road far too many times.
TRIP: Where Are We Going?
9th March
This report shows Michigan bridges have significant deficiencies with approximately one-in-eight of the state’s bridges rated structurally deficient