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MDOT has informed MITA that during their recent field reviews of MDOT federal aid projects, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has noted that some job site posters are lacking the required supplemental information. Two posters in particular have caught the eye of the FHWA as lacking in the required supplemental
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In late 2018, industry leaders from Michigan construction companies, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and engineering firms teamed up to establish the Work Zone Safety Task Force (WZSTF). Aimed at improving work zone safety and reducing the number of injuries and deaths across the state, the task force is comprised
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Bay Region and Metro Region, are requesting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from entities (“Submitters”) interested in submitting proposals for designing, installing, and integrating into the existing ITS system control software 20 to 30 full or partial Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) across the Bay and
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The following press release was sent out on June 14, 2019 by Governor Whitmer’s office. Lansing, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the UP Energy Task Force. “I’m committed to ensuring UP residents have an energy supply that is affordable, secure, and environmentally sound,” said Whitmer. “The
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Congratulations to Lance Binoniemi, MITA’s vice president of government affairs, for being named one of the top lobbyists in Lansing by Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). Binoniemi has been at the forefront of MITA’s lobbying efforts for increased infrastructure funding since he joined the association in 2011. As vice
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Mlive May 28, 2019 Now that lawmakers have reached a deal on auto insurance, it’s time for them to get cracking on a road funding solution, Michigan business and local government leaders said Tuesday. During a Tuesday morning press conference, Michigan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rich Studley,
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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan business and groups representing Michigan’s municipalities urged the Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to work together to make fixing Michigan’s infrastructure a priority at a news conference Tuesday at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Today marks the first day of the Detroit Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference
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Memorandum TO: MITA Underground POA Contractors FROM: Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: May 23, 2019 RE: Upcoming Expiration of MITA/OE 324 Underground Contract There will be a meeting to discuss the upcoming expiration of the current MITA/OE 324 Underground contract. All signatory contractor members are strongly encouraged to attend.