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Election 2014: Voters Obviously Willing To Pay More For Roads

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Election 2014: Voters Obviously Willing To Pay More For Roads

11th August

Voters last week were generous with regard to approving local road funding.

Local Communities Place Road Work Millages On August Ballot

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Local Communities Place Road Work Millages On August Ballot

28th July

Road millages are on the ballot in communities across the state next week.

New TRIP Report: Michigan Among States With 30% or More Major Rural Roads in Disrepair

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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.

Michigan Laborers Road Tour Calls On Legislature to Act on Road Funding

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Michigan Laborers Road Tour Calls On Legislature to Act on Road Funding

8th July

To highlight the road funding crisis, the Michigan Laborers hosted press conferences across the state recently.

Feedback: Readers’ anger over roads as bad as the roads themselves

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Feedback: Readers’ anger over roads as bad as the roads themselves

24th June

Reader's continue to submit angry letters to newspapers venting their frustration at the Michigan Legislature for not doing something about road funding before going on summer recess.

Labor Voices: Republicans took their eyes off road

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Labor Voices: Republicans took their eyes off road

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.

Associated Press: Road Funding Update

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Associated Press: Road Funding Update

12th June

Senators are revisiting the infrastructure investment issue today.

Detroit Free Press: Legislature Must Deal With Michigan’s Crumbling Roads Before Summer Recess

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Detroit Free Press: Legislature Must Deal With Michigan’s Crumbling Roads Before Summer Recess

4th June

The Legislature must pass a road funding package before summer break.

Statewide Bridge Rankings Released

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Statewide Bridge Rankings Released

6th May

A statewide analysis of bridge data indicates 1 in 4 Michigan bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.

MDOT Reality Check Video Examines Pothole Myths

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MDOT Reality Check Video Examines Pothole Myths

16th April

Potholes won't fill themselves without additional funding, and this MDOT video explains why pothole patching is only a temporary fix.


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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
MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment
November 24, 2014
Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.
MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes
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
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 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 Myth Debunking Videos

MDOT's Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.
Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term 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
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.