Tag: MITA
States are Actually Driving Transportation Funding Declines
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.
New TRIP Report: Michigan Among States With 30% or More Major Rural Roads in Disrepair
10th July
A new national report shows that 32 percent of rural roads in Michigan are in poor condition.
2014 MITA Pothole Pocketbook Contest Comes to a Close: Entrants Spend Nearly $15,000 in Car Repairs
8th April
Entrants to MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest this year spent nearly $15,000 in Car Repairs.
MITA Statement Regarding House Infrastructure Funding Plan
3rd April
The Michigan House announced an infrastructure funding plan today.
Final Winner of 2014 Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced
2nd April
A Lansing man’s puncture-proof run-flat tire was no match for a pothole.
Road Industry Launches Second Batch of Billboards “Everyone Talks About Fixing Michigan’s Roads. It’s Time to Act!”
1st April
More billboards across the state urge legislators to act now on road funding.
4th Winner of Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced
27th March
Linda Rosenthal of Holland is the fourth winner of MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest.
Michigan Roads Receive Funding Boost, But 10 Times More is Needed
13th March
Michigan roads received money yesterday, but 10 times more is needed.
Michigan Ranks Lowest in Per Capita Spending on Roads and Bridges Among 50 States
12th February
Michigan ranks dead last in spending on its roads and bridges as compared to other states.
Yahoo News: Are electric cars freeloaders?
14th August
Everyone uses the roads, whether they drive vehicles that are electric, hybrid or gas-fueled, but not everyone pays the same to use the roads.