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MITA is in the process of submitting a Workforce Development grant in the coming weeks that will exceed $1.4 million. The funds, if received, will be used to develop a statewide program geared towards educating K-12 students of the career opportunities available in the transportation and infrastructure industry. This program
MITA invites you to submit an Abstract for Presentation at MITA’s Virtual Annual Conference and other off season webinars throughout the 2021 calendar year. Abstracts (content/presentation ideas, including a brief summary) that are accepted will be asked to be made into presentations to be delivered virtually, and will also be
Many folks have been wondering what the plan is for the 2021 MITA Annual Conference. In light of the times, it has been decided that the best option is to cancel our in-person event and instead bring you a virtual experience. The “virtual” conference will still be held January 20-21,
Voters from across the political spectrum support the construction of the Line 5 Great Lakes Tunnel, according to the results of a recent statewide poll. Majorities of Democrats, Republicans and Independents support the construction of the tunnel because they believe it is the best solution for Line 5. In addition,
By Mark Cavitt mcavitt@medianewsgroup.com @MarkCavitt on Twitter A $500 million investment to rebuild Michigan’s critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure has been announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The MI Clean Water initiative will provide $207 million to improve drinking water quality and $293 million to improve the state’s wastewater infrastructure
Governor Whitmer today announced a $500 million comprehensive water infrastructure investment in Michigan’s water systems. This is a significant investment after decades of under investment in Michigan’s underground infrastructure. This investment confronts the large infrastructure issues that Michigan faces, such as lead-laden water service lines, PFAS contamination, undersized sewers, failing
“Hours of Service” Regulations Revised On June 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revised the hours of service (HOS) regulations with the goal of providing greater flexibility for drivers without adversely affecting safety. These new HOS regulations go into effect on September 29, 2020. The new HOS
Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders announced their 2021 fiscal year budget agreement this week. In what has been one of the most secretive budget processes in recent memory, expectations are that final passage will be quick through the Legislature and on to the Governor’s desk for signature. The Legislature and
2020 certainly has been a year filled with challenges, and planning association networking events is no exception. During a typical year, this week MITA staff would have been making final preparations for our “wildly” popular Wild Game Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser. However, because the state’s gathering restrictions are still in
Fall is historically a peak season for job site injuries. Complacency and fatigue can result in hazards being overlooked on a job site. Sometimes an extra set of eyes on the site can be a major help. To take advantage of MITA’s free job site inspection service, contact Director of
Just a reminder that the national safety stand-down for fall protection is next week, September 14 – 18. Falls in construction have resulted in at least three fatalities in Michigan, and over 140 nationally in 2020. Since 2017, MIOSHA has had a State Emphasis Program on Fall Prevention, commonly referred
