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Engineering

MDOT e-Proposal Enhancement on December 6, 2022

As part of a continuous effort to maximize user efficiency, MDOT will be upgrading the e-Proposal application to include a Letting search feature. This enhancement will take place on December 6, 2022 at 12:00PM. The Search feature will be located directly under the Lettings pulldown menu on the main e-Proposal
MITA in the News

Gov. Whitmer Announces New DNR, M-DOT, Other Directors

Radio Results Network, December 2, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced selections to lead state departments and state agencies into the next four years. The governor also announced promotions for staff in the executive office. “When we took office four years ago, we set out to make Michigan a home for opportunity for
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Michigan EV drivers could pay more if organization gets way

LANSING, MI (CBS DETROIT) – Electric vehicles are starting to make up for more and more of the cars you see on the road. One organization believes they aren’t paying their fair share. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association is proposing that electric vehicle car owners pay their fair share of
Engineering

Important Changes with Implications for the Industry

The second term of any administration will lead to changes as they relate to department heads. Overnight several departures took place that will have implications for the heavy construction industry. MITA encourages you to read the linked press release from the Governor and also the linked farewell from MDOT Director
Engineering

MDOT FY 2023 Transportation Program Announced

The State Transportation Commission’s (STC) approval of the MDOT 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program at their November meeting served as MDOT’s formal announcement that they will invest $4.3 billion in their FY 2023 Transportation Program. The focus of the FY 2023 capital investments will be preservation of the transportation system, safe
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‘User fee’ electric vehicle tax may be coming soon for Michigan residents

LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) – If you own an electric vehicle or are thinking about buying one, efforts are underway to impose a user fee on those EV’s.  FOX 2’s Tim Skubick reports the road-building industry is driving this move. If you are one of the 10,600 drivers in the state who
Engineering

MDOT I-94 Project – Pre-Bid Contractor Feedback Request

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to hear feedback from interested contractors on their I-94 (from Puetz Road to Britain Avenue) reconstruction project in Berrien County.  Work includes 6.4 miles of I-94 reconstruction as alternate pavement bid, 2.3 miles of I-94 rehabilitation, 4 bridge replacements, 8 bridge rehabilitations,
Engineering

Gorette Yung named new Metro Region Engineer

Gorette Yung has been named MDOT Metro Region Engineer. Yung holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Ohio State University and a Master of Engineering in transportation from the University of California at Berkeley. She is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Michigan. Yung has
Engineering

MDOT Project Information Sheet Available – Wayne County CMGC Project

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) posted a Project Information Sheet for a CMGC project for the Rehabilitation of M-39 Ramps K & L over I-94 bridges in the City of Allen Park, Wayne County.  Among other project details, the Information Sheet includes anticipated schedule and prequalifications. Click here for
Events

2023 Annual Conference – Register Now!

Registration for the 2023 MITA Annual Conference is now live. Take advantage of the early bird rate by registering your attendees on or before December 16, 2022. Registrations received after December 16, are subject to the regular conference rate of $325/person. Click here to register online. Click here to download the
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MITA Ski Weekend is Back! Sorta

Between a hotel fire and the pandemic, the MITA ski weekend event has taken a back seat so to speak. Going forward MITA is ready to hit the slopes with members in a less formal event. Here are the details of how ski weekend will work: All members wanting to
Engineering

Engineering Interns Available for Spring!

In September a representative from the Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) made a presentation to the MITA Board of Directors explaining the program in detail. MITA is excited to provide this opportunity to all members who may be in need of additional engineering support. Please complete the MITA  Partnership Enrollment