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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)
Road Funding As road funding negotiations continue, stakeholders pitch lawmakers on mileage-based fees (Michigan Advance, 6/24/25) Michigan considers road usage charge to fund infrastructure projects (FOX 47, 6/25/25) Michigan explores mileage-based road funding amid rise in electric vehicles (Mid-Michigan Now, 6/25/25) Michigan lawmakers struggle for budget deal, Senate adds summer
The offering: The bi-annual State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) highlights presentations will be held virtually on September 17th from 9:00 am to noon. Call for Presentation Ideas: MDOT staff are encouraged to submit their innovative work as a topic to present at the event. Please submit ideas by Friday, August
For the fourth year in a row, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This special memorial honors the lives of more than 1,600 road workers, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement officers, public safety officials
Road Funding School groups: Don’t balance road deal ‘on the backs of Michigan’s students’ (The Detroit News, 6/18/25) Pothole Payback Some Michigan drivers get cash for pothole damage repairs while state help is inconsistent (WKAR, 6/19/25) MITA Mention: The Pothole Payback program is operated by the Michigan Infrastructure &
Road Funding Genesee County road quality ranks 10th best in Michigan, report shows (MLive, 6/12/25) Work Zone MDOT announces road projects, lane closures across state (Detroit Free Press, 6/9/25) Underground Infrastructure ‘A lot of money’: Jackson increases water, sewer bills to fix aging infrastructure (WLNS, 6/12/25)
The Governor, along with Speaker Matt Hall and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, met last week on road funding and the state’s budget behind closed doors and without staff. We have received information from the meeting that there wasn’t anything major to report. It’s important to note that this was
Road Funding Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding (Bridge Michigan, 5/30/25) MITA Mention: Because that formula is written into federal law, those funds are likely secure, said Lance Binoniemi, of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, a trade group representing the construction industry. But
