MITA applauds historic road funding progress, but the job is not finished

by Fix MI State | Feb 26, 2026 | Press Releases & Statements

The following statement can be attributed to Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address: “Tonight’s State of the State underscored...

Roads deal marks historic step forward

by Fix MI State | Sep 26, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

The following statement was issued by Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), following the announcement of a road funding deal reached in the Michigan Legislature: “After decades of inaction,...

Poll Shows Overwhelming Voter Support for Road Funding Plans, Demand for Long-Term Infrastructure Solution

by Fix MI State | Apr 8, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – A new statewide poll commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) and conducted by EPIC-MRA reveals that Michigan voters overwhelmingly support both major road funding proposals under consideration by state...

House Passes Long-Term Road Funding Plan to Protect Jobs and Fix Michigan’s Roads

by Fix MI State | Mar 19, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following House passage of long-term road funding legislation: “As Michigan faces a critical road funding...

House Committee Advances Road Funding Plan, Urging Swift Action to Protect Jobs and Roads

by Fix MI State | Mar 18, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following the passage of the House Republicans’ road funding legislation out of the House Transportation...

Progress on Long-Term Transportation Funding as House Republicans Introduce $3.1 Billion Proposal

by Fix MI State | Mar 6, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following the introduction of the House Republicans’ road funding legislation, House Bills 4180-4187: “As Michigan...