by Fix MI State | Dec 4, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story originally appeared in MLive. Read more here. Michigan’s roads are deteriorating faster than they can be fixed, sparking continued calls for new funding streams for infrastructure maintenance and repairs. As of 2023, about 67% of lane miles were either in...
by Fix MI State | Oct 9, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This article originally appeared in WXYZ. Read more here. It’s no secret that Michigan roads are in dire need of repairs. The issue is, how do we fund the repairs? Now, lawmakers are being pushed to figure out a plan. Road funding is a topic I have covered...
by Fix MI State | Sep 26, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story appeared in the Iron Mountain Daily News. Read more here. The Upper Peninsula’s 38th Senate District has the highest percentage of roads in poor condition in the state at 43%, according to a trade association report. The Michigan Infrastructure &...
by Fix MI State | Sep 6, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story appeared in WOOD TV. Read more here. We need roads and bridges to get around, but hundreds across the state need repairs now and thousands will need to be fixed in the coming years. The problem is money. A recent report said the state needs nearly $4...
by Fix MI State | Aug 9, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story appeared in FOX 2 Detroit. Read more here. Michigan’s bumpy roads aren’t just annoying – they’re costing drivers thousands of dollars a year. According to a new report from transportation non-profit TRIP, drivers in some areas of...
by Fix MI State | Aug 2, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story appeared in WOOD TV. Read more here. A new report highlights a major gap in funding needed to maintain and improve roads and bridges in Michigan. The Keeping Michigan Mobile report released by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, is based on...
