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At the September State Transportation Commission meeting, MDOT leadership announced they would invest $1.38 billion in their 2011 Highway Program. This investment level represents roughly a continuation of the $1.44 billion 2010 Highway Program that was supplemented with $148 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. In breaking
According to MDOT’s Frequently Used Special Provision for Temporary Concrete Barrier, all temporary concrete barrier (TCB) in service after December 31, 2011, must be NCHRP 350 compliant. MDOT currently allows the use of “old” TCB sections manufactured prior to September 1, 2006 that meet the requirements of Standard Plan R-52 and
Many MITA members and legislators have asked in recent weeks exactly what transportation funding bills the association is pursuing during lame duck session. Although bills are likely to be amended and added as the process moves forward, MITA staff wanted to share with you the bill numbers and concepts that
The Michigan Department of Transportation budget was approved today and sent to the governor for her signature. The bill assures that Michigan will not lose our $475 million in federal match money by borrowing $40 million for one year, but the Legislature has once again kicked the can down the
FASB Issues Exposure Draft Outlining New Employer Disclosures Related to Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) recently decided to issue a proposal that would amend U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to require employers to disclose in footnotes to their financial statements new quantitative
Every year the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) identifies a proposed fundable range for State Revolving Fund projects; holds a public meeting, and then announces via a press release what the fundable range will be for the coming fiscal year. This week, the DNRE held the public hearing
The Michigan Laborers District Council (MLDC) recently informed MITA of the union’s changes in leadership. On August 4, 2010, the District Council elected Geno Alessandrini as the new Business Manager replacing Gary Jorgensen, and Alex Zurek, replaced Chris Chwalek as the Secretary-Treasurer. Chris is now the Laborers’ Abatement Coordinator. Attached
MDOT recently announced they will be upgrading to Expedite 5.9a for the November 5, 2010, bid letting. This is a mandatory upgrade and contractors will not be able to submit a bid on November 5, 2010, if they have not upgraded to the new version 5.9a. On Monday, October 4, 2010, Expedite
This week President Obama called on Congress to approve a new round of road and bridge investment as part of a continuing effort to jump-start the nation’s economy. While details have still not been provided, the $50 billion investment plan would be of similar size and scope as the first
Legal counsel has notified MITA of recent changes to the standard employment application. This application has been updated and is now available for download at MITA’s website. The PDF file can be found on the “Legal Services” page or click here to download it now. If you have any questions, feel free
Yesterday, Gov. Granholm held a ceremonial bill signing for bills designed to bolster greater use of sidewalks and bike paths. Under the “Complete Streets” legislation (HB 6151-6152), road agencies would be required to consider efficient movement of people and goods by motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians in their transportation master
Michigan Distribution Contractors Association (MDCA) As of January 1, 2011, MITA is happy to announce that the association will begin representing the Michigan Distribution Contractors Association in all matters relating to that industry’s collective bargaining agreements. As part of this consolidation, MDCA will be dissolved and all three utility distribution
