Tag: West Michigan
Pothole Payouts: A Fox 17 Special Report
16th May
Fox 17 reviews how much West Michigan cities have had to shell out for pothole repair claims from residents.
On bumpy tour, West Michigan lawmakers see — and feel — road funding crisis
8th April
West Michigan lawmakers experienced the road funding crisis firsthand on a bumpy bus tour.
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West Michigan groups support investing in Michigan roads and transportation now
8th February
Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed $4.6 billion transportation budget is being lauded by West Michigan groups.
Michigan Local Government Management Association: “Let’s find the funding and let’s fix our roads”
22nd January
Wyoming City Manager: “It is far past time to find a solution to this out of control issue. Let’s find the funding and let’s fix our roads.”
Holland Sentinel Editorial: We need more money to fix Michigan roads
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 …
West Michigan Policy Forum supports investing in infrastructure now
18th January
“The time to invest in Michigan’s transportation infrastructure is ‘now.’ Reconfiguring the road distribution formula and developing a comprehensive transportation strategy will save Michigan taxpayers money in the future.”
Grand Rapids and Michigan’s Transportation System
16th January
If nothing is done, eight out of 10 city streets will be in poor shape within three years, and 94 percent will be bad by 2021, the task force estimates.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce supports fixing our roads now
16th January
“It’s time for the Michigan Legislature to fix the roads, which have a tremendous impact on our economic competitiveness and the cost of doing business in the state,” Johnston said.
West Michigan’s worst roads… according to you
10th January
We asked the question, “What roads where you live are in most need of repair?” The comments came flooding in.
