by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Every driver knows how bad the roads are in southeastern Michigan, especially those motorists sitting in tire shops getting a new tire or wheel from dive-bombing into a pothole. But how bad, really, are the roads? Pretty bad, according to the Southeast Michigan...
by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Dear Michigan legislators: Thanks for the new road money. Also: It’s not enough. Those are the dual sentiments expressed by local officials over the state Legislature’s approval of $175 million in additional road money in response to a public outcry over...
by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Relatively high fuel prices and lousy roads. It’s been a long-standing one-two punch for Michigan motorists — one that hasn’t changed significantly under the 2015 road funding deal that is still being ramped up. Here are five reasons Michigan has lousy...
by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
WASHINGTON – A congressional subcommittee got an earful Tuesday about the poor state of Michigan’s roads, with the head of a group representing cities and townships across the state pleading for help in fixing them. “Our transportation infrastructure in...
by Fix MI State | Mar 8, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
The Pure Michigan campaign spent around $34 million last year to attract tourists. Those touring the state found beautiful landscapes, cities brimming with activity and of course, plenty of potholes. It’s past time state lawmakers get serious about roads in Michigan,...
by Fix MI State | Mar 7, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) – The extended cold streak through this winter has cut into Marquette County Road Commission sand supplies, but has reduced the usage of their salt stock in exchange. Road commission staff said they’ve spent more this year due to...
