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MITA’s West Michigan Underground Day delivers essential safety training in one comprehensive day, focused on preventing underground utility damages through best practices, legal updates, and real-world lessons to keep crews safe and projects moving. Click here to view the flyer and click here to register. Event Details Date: April 1,
The offering: The bi-annual State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) highlight presentations will be held virtually as a Teams live event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Do you have an innovation or forward-thinking solution you would like to share? -MDOT staff are encouraged to submit their implemented
MITA is reminding its members of the MIOSHA reporting requirement to post the MIOSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from February 1 to April 30, 2026. Below is the link for you to download the MIOSHA forms. The forms were developed in accordance with federal changes in
Road Funding ‘The way of the future’: MDOT begins process for road usage charge study, pilot (WWMT, 1/29/26) Michigan explores road usage charge to replace declining gas tax revenue (WILX, 1/27/26) House considers the future of road funding with commercial EVs (Gongwer, 1/27/26) ATTACHED Potholes Who pays the most in pothole repairs
West Michigan braces for brutal pothole season following severe winter weather (FOX 17, 1/22/26) These were Michigan’s major road projects of 2025 (MLive, 1/21/26) Michigan has 30% more to spend on local road repair in 2026 (MLive, 1/21/26)
Work Zone Safety Michigan is bringing speed cameras to construction zones (95.7 The Mix, 1/11/26) Michigan drivers face stricter enforcement as speed cameras roll out in work zones (Click On Detroit, 1/14/26) State Budget ‘Tough decisions’ coming as Michigan faces $1 billion budget hole (Bridge Michigan, 1/16/26) Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1B,
Road Funding There’s Still More Tax Increase Idea Left In Steckloff’s Road Funding Binder (MIRS, 1/6/26) ATTACHED Michigan EV fees spike under road funding deal, now nation’s highest (Bridge Michigan, 1/7/26) MITA Mention: “We still don’t even think, with this increase, that they’re still paying their fair share,” said Lance Binoniemi, vice
MITA’s Annual Conference is just 15 days away, and now is the time to secure your spot at Michigan’s largest transportation construction industry event. This year’s conference brings together industry leaders, contractors, suppliers, and partners for two high-impact days of education, networking, and connection. Why Attend? Keynote Speakers Wednesday: Jon
MDOT anticipates issuance of a Request for Qualifications in January 2026, Request for Proposals are anticipated in March 2026 (dependent on a signed agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and MDOT) and award of a DB contract in the summer (expected June 2026). When: 10 a.m. Jan.14, 2026 Where: Virtual
Attached, you will find the Contractor Dues Sheet for 2026. Please estimate your sales volume for 2025. The only request we ask is that you be fair with this estimate. We do not conduct audits, nor do we put our nose where it doesn’t belong. Conversely, we have worked hard
Road Funding 70% of new Michigan road revenue is not guaranteed, report says (MLive, 12/4/25) Michigan road funding faces uncertainty as new study reveals 70% of revenue streams not guaranteed (WXYZ, 12/4/25) Michigan road funding policies create uncertainty, funds may not materialize (WWMT, 12/4/25) New analysis warns Michigan’s 2025 road funding deal may
MITA has been notified of the following piece of stolen equipment. Please be on the lookout and share this information with your crews and contacts: Equipment: Concrete Saw, Trailer, and Blades Make/Model: Husqvarna 9900 Flat Saw Style: Concrete Saw Year: 2016 Color: Orange Trailer Details: One (1) axle Plate #:
