Bulletins
Funding Funding shortfall leaves Michigan bridges vulnerable, says MDOT (9 and 10 News, 8/14/25) Wendling: Road usage charging will keep Michigan moving smoothly (Detroit News, 8/12/25) LEO, MDOT call for road funding plan to stabilize job numbers (Gongwer, 8/14/25) ATTACHED Engineering Companies Want Residents To Call Senate Dems To Move Road Funding (MIRS,
Road Funding Whitmer asks department leaders for analysis of a road funding plan – or lack of one (Gongwer, 8/7/25) ATTACHED States struggle to sell the public on crumbling roads and bridges (Gongwer, 8/5/25) ATTACHED Work Zone Safety Crashes in I-94 work zone prompt safety warnings, schedule changes (WILX, 8/7/25) MDOT working
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Small Business Program (SBP) is hosting a Networking Session to be held virtually or in-person Thursday, August 14th in Saginaw. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the MITA engineering team: Rachelle VanDeventer | rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org Jeremiah
Since MITA’s bulletin from a week ago, the following members have stepped up to pledge their support for the Road Rally at the Capitol on Wednesday, September 3rd. The details are being worked out at this moment. Leverage wins arguments and debates. The rally will give the Governor and legislators
Road Funding Michigan road construction jobs at risk as funding cliff approaches (FOX 47, 7/29/25) MITA Mention: Lance Binoniemi with the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association explained the urgency of the situation. “The governor’s bonding program and the infrastructure and jobs act out of Congress all expire at the end of
Pothole Payback – MITA Mentions Fix MI State announces final winners of Pothole Payback contest (WGHN, 7/16/25) Kalamazoo driver among final winners of Michigan’s ‘Pothole Payback’ contest (WWMT, 7/16/25) Road Funding Leonard Wants ‘Corporate Welfare’ Money To Go Toward Roads; Punts On James Question (MIRS, 7/15/25) ATTACHED Whitmer: Budget
MITA encourages you to watch this important segment from Fox 47 News: 👉 Michigan Road Construction Jobs at Risk as Funding Cliff Approaches If you’re looking for clear, compelling talking points to share with your elected officials, this piece outlines MITA’s direction and the urgent need for sustainable funding as
It has come to MITA’s attention that some users may not be following the manufacturer’s guidelines when using cut-off saw guards. We want to remind everyone of the critical importance of using cut-off saw guards exactly as the manufacturer intends. In the past six weeks, MITA members have received five
Roads CRC Reports State Stays In 40th Place For Road, Bridge Condition Rank (MIRS, 7/22/25) ATTACHED Here’s how Michigan ranks in new roads report (WKAR, 7/24/25) Editorial: Craft a state budget for Michigan’s success (The Detroit News, 7/23/25) Work Zone Safety Father of six killed when Oakland County road
Road Funding ‘We’re right on the edge’: Michigan county road agencies warn of fiscal cliff as funding stalls (Local 4 Detroit, 7/9/25) “Big Beautiful Bill” may complicate plans to spend billions fixing Michigan’s roads (Michigan Public, 7/9/25) Road funding ads put pressure on Democrat-led Michigan Senate (Detroit Free Press, 7/10/25)
The quagmire known as ESTA has created many challenges for members. MITA member Bodman recently developed several base policies for ESTA at MITA’s request. When determining what policy or combination of policies works best for your organization, the following should be considered when selecting a policy. Front-Loading – Companies should
What is the Hierarchy of Controls when it comes to hazard identification on job sites? The Hierarchy of Controls is a tried-and-true process for identifying and ranking safeguards to protect workers from hazards. It includes five categories, ranging from the most effective to the least effective. Elimination ensures the hazard(s)
