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Michigan Traffic Fatalities Surged 16 Percent From 2019 to 2021

Michigan Traffic Fatalities Surged 16 Percent From 2019 to 2021

by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2022 | Press Releases & Statements, Work Zone Safety

This press release is from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. Learn more about the report here.  Washington, D.C. –The number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. surged by 19 percent from 2019 to 2021. Traffic fatalities began to increase dramatically...
Michigan bill aims to authorize construction site speeding cameras

Michigan bill aims to authorize construction site speeding cameras

by Fix MI State | May 26, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

(The Center Square) – A bill that aims to allow cameras able to ticket speeders in some road construction zones when workers are present has been voted onto the Michigan House floor. A May 20 MDOT Facebook post said one Michigan State Police trooper pulled over three...
New bill: Speed in Michigan construction zones, get a ticket in mail

New bill: Speed in Michigan construction zones, get a ticket in mail

by Fix MI State | May 24, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

Michigan drivers speeding through construction zones on state highways would be caught on an automated speed radar and issued warnings and fines under a bill pending in the Legislature. House Bill 5750 would give the Michigan Department of Transportation and state...
MITA applauds House Judiciary Committee action to improve work zone safety

MITA applauds House Judiciary Committee action to improve work zone safety

by Fix MI State | May 24, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted in support of House Bill 5750, legislation that would allow for...
Family urges work zone safety after loved one killed in crash, asks Michigan drivers to slow down

Family urges work zone safety after loved one killed in crash, asks Michigan drivers to slow down

by Fix MI State | Apr 15, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

As spring arrives in Michigan, more and more orange barrels will go up in Genesee County. That also means more roadside workers, slowdowns, alternate routes and construction delays. But for employees at the Genesee County Road Commission, spring can sometimes mean...
Michigan construction companies are hiring. Here’s what you need to know.

Michigan construction companies are hiring. Here’s what you need to know.

by Fix MI State | Mar 24, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

Dozens of Michigan construction companies are hiring now for the upcoming construction season. Projects include fixing Michigan’s roads, bridges, and underground infrastructure. Those interested in working to fix Michigan’s roads are encouraged to click here to sign...
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    June 30, 2022

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