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

Tag: Lansing


Third winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest receives $500 for pothole-related repairs

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2nd April

Lansing man is the third winner of our Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



Lansing State Journal: Early debut for potholes

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6th February

Potholes are wreaking havoc and causing high repair bills for drivers in Lansing, reports the Lansing State Journal.



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.



Jason Mancini: Investing in transportation will create a prosperous Michigan

Posted by Michigan Transportation Team in Fix The Roads Now Blog, News and Blog. Comments Off

29th July

Transportation has never been a more important public policy priority for Michigan than it is right now. It can be argued that how Michigan residents get from Point A to Point B will largely create Michigan’s future.

Michigan’s transportation funding …






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No matter what the price of gas is, we need a long-term solution to road funding NOW!
Gas prices rise and fall; roads need long-term road funding source NOW!
SEMCOG Supports Long-term Road Funding Solution
Long-term road funding has many supporters, including SEMCOG.
Road funding legislation discussed in Legislature
Road funding gets a closer look by the Legislature.
Road funding still a priority for Governor and Legislature
A long-term solution for road funding is still a priority, according to lawmakers and the Governor.
Not enough money to fix Genesee County Bridges
The pricetag for fixing the county's load-restricted bridges is nearly $10 million, and the money is not available.
Poll: Michigan voters favor sales tax hike to fund roads
A majority of Michigan voters would favor a one percentage point hike in the state sales tax if the extra money raised went to...
The Detroit News: Use the surplus for roads
The Detroit News favors using the surplus state cash for road repairs.