MITA calls for action following Gov. Whitmer’s introduction of road funding plan

by Fix MI State | Feb 10, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following Governor Whitmer’s road funding plan announcement: “With the governor’s announcement today of her plan to fund...

MITA highlights significant need for long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure investment plan to Michigan lawmakers

by Fix MI State | Jan 24, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements, Roads & Bridges

The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA)  announced it had delivered documents to each legislator highlighting the significant need and impact of implementing a long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure plan across Michigan would...

MITA applauds Speaker Hall for introducing road funding plan

by Fix MI State | Jan 16, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements, Roads & Bridges

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following Speaker Matt Hall’s road funding plan announcement: “We’re glad to see Speaker Matt Hall leading the way in the...

MITA urges action on road funding following Gov. Whitmer’s Road Ahead address

by Fix MI State | Jan 15, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements, Roads & Bridges

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Road Ahead address: “We appreciate Governor Whitmer calling for action to fund and...

MITA highlights significant need for long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure investment plan to Michigan lawmakers

by Fix MI State | Sep 26, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements

The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA)  announced it delivered documents to each legislator highlighting the significant need for implementing a long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure plan across Michigan to fund and fix...

TRIP Report: Despite recent increases in transportation investment, Michigan faces $3.9 billion annual transportation funding gap

by Fix MI State | Jul 23, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements

To read the full 2024 TRIP report, click here.  Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Michigan motorists a total of $17 billion statewide annually – as much as $3,005 per driver in some areas – due to...