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Tag: Pothole Pocketbook Contest


Final Winner of 2014 Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced

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2nd April

A Lansing man’s puncture-proof run-flat tire was no match for a pothole.



4th Winner of Pothole Pocketbook Contest Announced

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27th March

Linda Rosenthal of Holland is the fourth winner of MITA’s Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



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.



Sterling Heights woman receives $280 for repairs in the Pocketbook Pothole Contest

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25th March

Paulla Wissel of Sterling Heights is the second winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest.



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

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18th March

Nicole VanPutten of Kalamazoo is the first winner of the Pothole Pocketbook Contest and will receive $500 for pothole-related repairs to her vehicle.



Statewide news media spreads the word about Pothole Pocketbook Contest

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11th March

Our Pothole Pocketbook Contest is underway, and the media is helping spread the word.






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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.