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

Tag: County Road Association of Michigan


Local Roads Matter Coalition Issues Call to Action: Now is the Time to Fix Our Roads

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5th November

The Local Roads Matter Coalition issued a call to action today for Michigan legislators: Now is the time to fix our roads.



Michigan Radio: Get Ready For More Potholes This Spring

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21st October

Legislative inaction on road funding means another horrendous pothole season ahead.



Salt Prices Soar – Another Hit for Cash-Strapped Road Agencies

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26th August

State and local road agencies are bracing for a massive increase in salt prices this year as they prepare for winter.



New TRIP Report: Michigan Among States With 30% or More Major Rural Roads in Disrepair

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10th July

A new national report shows that 32 percent of rural roads in Michigan are in poor condition.



4th Winner of Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced

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27th March

Linda Rosenthal of Holland is the fourth winner of MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



The Morning Sun: Pothole season worst in years

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16th April

County road agencies are trying their hardest, but losing the battle against crumbling roads, and the situation won’t change without more revenue.



Road commission lists what it would fix if state boosts funding

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25th March

The County Road Association of MIchigan is asking counties to outline road improvements that would be done if additional state funding is approved.



Livingston Daily: Group: ‘Inaction’ costs millions for needed repairs

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25th February

Livingston County taxpayers would have to pay $25 million to fix the same roads it would have cost $11 million to fix two years ago due to “legislative inaction.”






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.