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

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State Budget Director Speaks Out on Road Funding

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14th February

In an interview with ABC 10, Michigan budget director John Nixon spoke about the need for road funding.

John Nixon says Michigan residents pay an average of $81 per year more for car repairs than drivers in neighboring states,



Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association supports investing in our roads

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7th February

The Pure Michigan campaign is driving thousands of families to visit our state, but if our roads and bridges aren’t repaired, many won’t be coming back.


How inflation affects Michigan road funding and repairs

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7th February

Michigan's gas tax - last adjusted in 1997 - doesn't repair as many roads as it used to, thanks to the effect of inflation on repair materials.


Mlive: Michigan road funding bills designed to start talks

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1st February

Mlive today reported that Michigan road funding bills are designed to start talks, not provide conclusions. Here are a few key quotes from the article.

“I’ve introduced ideas,” the Saginaw Township Republican said Thursday afternoon in Lansing. “Yes, they’re



Holland Sentinel Editorial: We need more money to fix Michigan roads

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21st January

A familiar quotation observes that everybody likes to complain about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. In Michigan, everybody likes to complain about the roads, but again nobody does anything about it — even though in this case …



Michigan must fix its roads

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29th July

Historical data tells us that bringing a road from poor to good pavement condition costs six times more than it does to bring a road from fair to good condition. Putting off to tomorrow what we can fix today is not good economic policy.

Lansing State Journal editorial: Bill is due on Michigan’s bad roads

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28th July

This is no time for half solutions. Michigan got here because past Legislatures chose to leave roads in disrepair. That has to stop.





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.