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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
With the upcoming summer’s extreme temperatures, we should all be aware of some tips to prevent heat stress. Remember that physical activity at high temperatures can directly affect health and indirectly cause accidents. MITA has created the toolbox talk below, containing tips on how to beat the heat and avoid
What is the MISS DIG 811 Liaison Program? MISS DIG 811 has identified communication, or the lack thereof, as a source of issue within the areas of facility location and damage prevention. To combat that difficulty, they have created a new liaison program. The MISS DIG 811 Liaison Program is
This is your reminder: our road funding message needs to be shared—and reshared—everywhere, constantly. The Michigan Senate has stalled, and we can’t afford silence or inaction. The House has already done its part, but without consistent pressure from our industry, the Senate won’t feel the urgency. How You Can Help:
Pothole Payback First 5 Pothole Payback winners announced in Michigan (MLive, 5/22/25) ATTACHED Fix MI State Announces April Winners of Pothole Payback Contest (Michigan Business Network, 5/23/25) Road Funding Michigan roads improve but will crumble without funding solution (Capitol Confidential, 5/23/25) Hall Suggests More Cuts To Fund Roads Following
What is Trench Safety Stand Down Week? Trench Safety Stand Down Week is a national initiative led by OSHA, providing employers and safety professionals—like MITA’s safety team—an opportunity to speak directly with workers about the life-saving importance of trench and excavation safety. It’s a time to refocus, retrain, and recommit
