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

Tag: Michigan Transportation Team


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.



Road Industry Descends on Lansing

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14th May

Hundreds of people involved in the road industry visited Lansing today to support increased road funding.



Gas Prices Rise and Fall; Michigan Transportation Funding Still Ailing

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16th April

Michigan Transportation Funding has not been increased since 1997, and the state’s roads and bridges are suffering from a lack of adequate funding.



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

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10th April

LANSING, Mich. – Christine Pierzchala of Eastpointe is the fourth and final winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest, and will receive $500 to compensate her for damage that a pothole inflicted on her vehicle.

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Metropolitan Affairs Council Joins Michigan Transportation Team

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13th February

The Metropolitan Affairs Council recently joined the Michigan Transportation Team.



Support legislation to fix Michigan’s roads!

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31st January

With the introduction of this vital legislation, Michigan has moved one step closer to saving money and saving lives. The time to fix our roads is now, and Senate Bills 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 and Senate Joint Resolution J offer multiple solutions to do just that.



Michigan Transportation Team Applauds Gov. Snyder’s Call to “Just Fix the Roads”

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16th January

The time is now to save money, save lives and just fix the roads. Our broad based coalition – at a time when Lansing is as divided as ever – is proof of the widespread grassroots support for fixing our roads now. We are ready to partner with the Governor and Legislature to support a comprehensive solution now that will fix our roads.






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.