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...

MITA calls for increased safety protections for Michigan’s road workers and drivers

by Fix MI State | Apr 15, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements, Work Zone Safety

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, issued the following statement following the kickoff of National Work Zone Awareness Week in Michigan: “As construction season gets underway, the safety of...

Michigan voters want taxes collected at the gas pump to be fully dedicated to funding and fixing roads and bridges

by Fix MI State | Feb 27, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following the release of an EPIC-MRA poll showing that Michigan voters overwhelmingly want all taxes collected at the gas...

Growing Michigan Together Council urges Michigan’s leaders to take significant action to fund and fix our roads

by Fix MI State | Dec 14, 2023 | Press Releases & Statements

The Growing Michigan Together Council (GMTC) released their recommendations today following more than five months of work gathering data, listening to expert presentations, reviewing survey feedback, and collaborating with workgroups. The recommendations, with...

MITA encouraged by Governor Whitmer’s formation of Growing Michigan Together Council

by Fix MI State | Jun 1, 2023 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the formation of the Growing Michigan Together...

Michigan roads remain in poor condition, pose risk for public

by Fix MI State | May 8, 2023 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement urging support for a long-term, equitable and sustainable infrastructure investment plan following...