LANSING, Mich. – A new statewide poll commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) and conducted by EPIC-MRA reveals that Michigan voters overwhelmingly support both major road funding proposals under consideration by state leaders—and are calling for long-term, bipartisan action to fix the state’s crumbling infrastructure.
The survey, conducted in March 2025 among active and likely voters, shows strong support for the Speaker of the House’s road funding plan, which awaits action in the Michigan Senate following House passage last month.
“This poll makes one thing clear: Michigan voters are done waiting,” said Rob Coppersmith, Executive Vice President of MITA. “They want action now—and they support both major proposals on the table. Our roads are failing, and so is the funding system that supports them. This is the time for lawmakers to come together and deliver a long-term solution.”
Nearly nine in 10 voters said it’s important to develop a sustainable road funding strategy, and more than half support dedicating all sales tax revenue collected at the pump directly to transportation infrastructure. Voters also expressed concern over equity in funding, with a majority believing electric vehicle owners should contribute more to road upkeep.
Key Poll Findings:
- Bipartisan Support for Funding Plans:
- 67% support the Speaker’s plan, with support coming from both sides of the aisle.
- Urgency for Long-Term Solutions:
- 87% say it’s important to develop a long-term road funding plan
- Public Opinion on Infrastructure Conditions:
- 80% rate Michigan roads and bridges negatively
- 71% give local roads a negative rating
- 50% give freeways and highways a positive rating
- Funding Attitudes:
- 39% say there is too little funding for road improvements
- 54% support using all $1.1 billion in gas sales tax revenue solely for road and bridge funding
- 62% believe electric vehicle owners should pay more to support road maintenance
- Most Convincing Argument for Action:
- 80% of voters were convinced that failure to act would result in thousands of job losses, skyrocketing vehicle repair costs due to roads in poor condition, and even higher infrastructure repair expenses down the line
“Michigan has reached a tipping point,” added Coppersmith. “The condition of our roads and bridges is no longer just a nuisance—it’s an economic, safety, and quality-of-life issue. Lawmakers should see this data as both a mandate and an opportunity to come together on a plan that puts Michigan on solid ground for decades to come.”
Click here to view a document on the poll results. The poll was conducted between March 1-7, 2025 of 600 active and likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 4.0%.