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...
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...
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...
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...
by Fix MI State | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
As negotiations continue on Michigan’s fiscal year 2023 budget, the Michigan Department of Transportation and budget analysts are trying to prepare with an eye on new federal infrastructure dollars coming in. Speaking on the latest MDOT Talking Michigan Transportation...
