Bridges across Michigan in need of critical funding, report says

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...

Michigan road conditions cost drivers thousands of dollars a year, study finds

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...

Report shows Michigan lacks $3.9B in transportation funding

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...

Report: Michigan needs to spend additional $4 billion annually on roads and bridges

by Fix MI State | Aug 2, 2024 | Roads & Bridges

This story appeared in Michigan Public. Read more here.  A new report finds Michigan needs to spend close to $4 billion a year in addition spending on roads and bridges. The report comes from TRIP, which is non-profit that researches transportation issues. Rob...

Report: Michigan Drivers Lose Up to $3,000 Annually Due to Aging Roads

by Fix MI State | Jul 26, 2024 | Roads & Bridges

This story appeared in WHMI 93.5. Read more 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 —...

New state budget features funding for road repairs, but ‘revenue cliff’ is fast approaching

by Fix MI State | Jul 2, 2024 | Roads & Bridges

This story appeared in WILX. Read more here. Michigan lawmakers passed the fiscal year 2025 budget just before they broke for summer recess. The budget includes billions of dollars in funding to continue repairing Michigan’s roads and bridges. However, concerns are...