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

Tag: infrastructure funding


Tough Tactics Needed to Pass Road Funding

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28th October

A reporter hit a giant pothole on her way to conduct an interview about pressing issues, like funding for road repairs.



Survey Highlights Public Misconception Regarding Gas Taxes

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13th October

A recent survey highlights public misconception regarding gas taxes and shows that they want more investment in roads.



EPIC-MRA August 2014 Survey

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13th October

A recent survey shows that the public has a misconception regarding gas taxes and also that they want investment in better roads.


SEMCOG: Michigan Lawmakers Need to Get On Fixing State’s Roads Now

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8th September

SEMCOG urges legislative action on Michigan’s roads



Editorial: Lawmakers clueless on Michigan’s road to ruin

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3rd September

The Michigan Legislature needs to pay attention to Michigan road funding, not wolves, according to this editorial by the Detroit Free Press.



Susan J. Demas: Detroit flood isn’t enough to push GOP Legislature to lead on roads

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26th August

After essentially taking the summer off to campaign, leaders have thrown up their hands on roads, which voters say is their No. 1 issue.



Election 2014: Voters Obviously Willing To Pay More For Roads

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11th August

Voters last week were generous with regard to approving local road funding.



How to Avoid Potholes

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22nd July

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



Feedback: Readers’ anger over roads as bad as the roads themselves

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24th June

Reader’s continue to submit angry letters to newspapers venting their frustration at the Michigan Legislature for not doing something about road funding before going on summer recess.



Labor Voices: Republicans took their eyes off road

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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.






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.