by Fix MI State | Dec 4, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story originally appeared in MLive. Read the full story here. Michigan’s roads are deteriorating faster than they can be fixed, sparking continued calls for new funding streams for infrastructure maintenance and repairs. As of 2023, about 67% of lane miles were...
by Fix MI State | Nov 22, 2024 | Work Zone Safety
Police could soon have a new way to ticket people driving too fast in construction zones. A package of bills being considered by lawmakers would create automatic speed enforcement zones where road crews are working. The bill package passed the State Senate earlier...
by Fix MI State | Nov 14, 2024 | Work Zone Safety
This article originally appeared in WSBT. Read more here. A new law could soon be signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) that would put speed cameras in work zones. This means you could get a speeding ticket without being pulled over by an officer. Over the...
by Fix MI State | Oct 9, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This article originally appeared in WXYZ. Read more here. It’s no secret that Michigan roads are in dire need of repairs. The issue is, how do we fund the repairs? Now, lawmakers are being pushed to figure out a plan. Road funding is a topic I have covered...
by Fix MI State | Sep 26, 2024 | Roads & Bridges
This story appeared in the Iron Mountain Daily News. Read more here. The Upper Peninsula’s 38th Senate District has the highest percentage of roads in poor condition in the state at 43%, according to a trade association report. The Michigan Infrastructure &...
