Bulletins
This recent MITA Facebook post was viewed over 50,000 times and helped spread MITA’s work zone safety message. The post was made possible by a MITA member who anonymously submitted dash cam footage of a driver pulling out in front of a truck in an active work zone. Fortunately, no
To reduce traffic fatalities – which are at an all-time high – and protect work zones and employees, the Michigan infrastructure industry is launching an effort to get drivers to slow down. Starting in August, the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), through the support of their members as well
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently working on procurement documents for the Detroit New Center Intermodal Facility (DNCIF) project. The project will reconstruct the existing Amtrak station and relocate the existing intercity bus station from Howard Street to create a modern intermodal passenger hub, serving both rail and
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that between 2015 and 2019, environmental heat resulted in an average of 35 worker fatalities per year nationwide and 2,700 cases with days away from work. However, the actual number of heat-related fatalities may be higher due to underreporting
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Jung, former CEO at Michigan CAT and longtime MITA and AUC member. Jerry also was Chair of the State Transportation Commission from 2010-2015. His contributions to our industry will never be forgotten. Jerrold Mark Jung, beloved husband, father,
Recently there has been a high number of MIOSHA reportable injuries due to kickbacks while using pipe saws. Almost all of these incidents have resulted in serious injuries, missed time, and MIOSHA citations. Although they have not always been the saw operator’s fault and they are not always explainable, there
MITA members continue to step up and support the MITA PAC. Our goal of raising $250,000 this year is off to a good start and is continuing to grow with over $175,000 raised thus far! This week’s PAC Donor Spotlight company is Hoffman Bros., Inc. The company has been a
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry “Butch” Salvatore Jr., owner of Salvatore Excavating, longtime AUC and MITA member and all-around nice guy. VISITATION Sunday July 10, 2022 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Bagnasco & Calcaterra FH 13650 E. 15 Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI
This week’s PAC Donor Spotlight company is MITA associate member AIS Construction Equipment Corporation. AIS has been a long-standing supporter of the MITA PAC and this year is no different. The company had three different employees donate to the PAC. David Terbeek David Pytlowany Byron Miller Our goal of long-term
MITA has recently boosted our digital security with a new spam filter. This implementation changes the way that some members email servers “see” or recognize MITA staff emails and has resulted in staff emails being filtered into members’ email spam folders. In order to resolve this issue, please re-add all
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, Clare Welcome Center patrons will be able to view a special memorial for those lost in work zone crashes. The memorial currently features 1,602 names of road workers, drivers, pedestrians, law enforcement and other first responders, and children, and is updated yearly with additional
The Fix MI State campaign has been ongoing since 2016. This year we’ve taken an active approach to its messaging. During the spring we focused on Fix MI State safely with a corresponding billboard campaign that will live on throughout the summer and into the fall thanks to financial support
