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‘The road is a dangerous place.’ Crashes, fatalities on Michigan roads continue to climb

‘The road is a dangerous place.’ Crashes, fatalities on Michigan roads continue to climb

by Fix MI State | Jun 30, 2022 | Roads & Bridges

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Michigan state authorities are asking the public to slow down and be extra cautious on the roadways. Crashes, fatalities, and injuries are all up across the state. Michael Felton was just in a car crash last weekend. His 2016...
Michigan communities receive $73.9M rural infrastructure investment

Michigan communities receive $73.9M rural infrastructure investment

by Fix MI State | Jun 30, 2022 | Stormwater & Wastewater

A $73.9 million investment into rural Michigan infrastructure is expected to benefit southern and central Michigan communities. Among the list of communities benefitting from the investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State is both the...
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...
Inflation and soaring prices are impacting future road projects in Michigan

Inflation and soaring prices are impacting future road projects in Michigan

by Fix MI State | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

High gas prices are not only hurting everyday drivers at the pump—it’s also having an impact on the roads. The high cost of gas, along with other issues like inflation and a lack of labor, means Michigan’s road projects are going up in price. The projects...
Inflation hurting infrastructure projects as costs for supplies spike

Inflation hurting infrastructure projects as costs for supplies spike

by Fix MI State | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

The price of a foot of water pipe in Tucson, Arizona: up 19%. The cost of a ton of asphalt in a small Massachusetts town: up 37%. The estimate to build a new airport terminal in Des Moines, Iowa: 69% higher, with a several year delay. Inflation is taking a toll on...
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