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Report: Traffic-related deaths increased during pandemic

Report: Traffic-related deaths increased during pandemic

by Fix MI State | Jun 22, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, shows traffic-related deaths in Michigan spiked 15% between 2019 and 2022, even when COVID-related closures forced many to work from home. “The report shows that speeds on Michigan roads have...
How and where to use the zipper merge on Michigan’s roads

How and where to use the zipper merge on Michigan’s roads

by Fix MI State | Jun 15, 2023 | Work Zone Safety

If you’ve driven a vehicle in Michigan during construction season, chances are you’ve experienced the frustrating traffic bottleneck associated with lane closures. Some drivers choose to exit the closing lane as soon as they learn of the traffic shift ahead. Others...
More road construction on the horizon in 7 Michigan counties

More road construction on the horizon in 7 Michigan counties

by Fix MI State | Jun 14, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

Michigan’s construction season continues next week with more than 130 new road and bridge projects requiring some type of lane closure around the state. Among the projects that will have impacts on traffic between Monday and Friday, June 12-16, include work on M-50 in...
‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan

‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan

by Fix MI State | Jun 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

Starting this summer, Michigan drivers will have to put down their phones while behind the wheel or risk a ticket On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation making Michigan the 26th state to enact a “hands-free” distracted driving law, which bars motorists...
MITA encouraged by Governor Whitmer’s formation of Growing Michigan Together Council

MITA encouraged by Governor Whitmer’s formation of Growing Michigan Together Council

by Fix MI State | Jun 1, 2023 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the formation of the Growing Michigan Together...
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