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

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November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results

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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?

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17th September

Legislative inaction on road funding is costing Michigan taxpayers $2.7 million per day.



Pothole Damage Claims Increased 249 Percent This Year

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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

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13th August

Detroit Floods: Persistent underinvestment in infrastructure has dire consequences.



How to Avoid Potholes

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22nd July

A clever, to the point video, that also references the TRIP report.



Local lawmakers looking to improve Michigan roads

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7th November

Two Republican lawmakers hosted a public forum regarding road funding.



Yahoo News: Are electric cars freeloaders?

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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

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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”

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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?

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9th March

This report shows Michigan bridges have significant deficiencies with approximately one-in-eight of the state’s bridges rated structurally deficient






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.