Manufacturers and growers depend on a quality transportation system to get their products to market, and one-third of Michigan’s roads are already crumbling in poor condition.

Leaders of nine business organizations representing tens of thousands of members across the state urged legislators today to increase investment in Michigan’s crumbling transportation system.

In an interview with ABC 10, Michigan budget director John Nixon spoke about the need for road funding.

John Nixon says Michigan residents pay an average of $81 per year more for car repairs than drivers in neighboring states,

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We urge the Legislature to take up this challenge and pass legislation this year. Let’s turnaround our economy by supporting increased funding for transportation!

“It’s time for the Michigan Legislature to fix the roads, which have a tremendous impact on our economic competitiveness and the cost of doing business in the state,” Johnston said.