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

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MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment

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24th November

Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.



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.



MDOT Myth Debunking Videos

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19th November

MDOT’s Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.



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.



States are Actually Driving Transportation Funding Declines

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24th September

But states are at least as much to blame for the drop in transportation spending over the last decade as the federal government, according to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.



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.



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.



How to Avoid Potholes

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22nd July

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






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.