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educate the public about the scope of the problem so we can work toward a solution. That’s why FixMIState is so important – and we need you to engage with the campaign to make it a success. Here are six quick and easy ways you can help FixMIState right now: · “Like” FixMIState on Facebook and
Demetrius (Dee) Parker has accepted the Southwest Region engineer position. Dee has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Michigan State University and is currently serving as the Contract Services Division administrator. Dee’s prior MDOT experience includes serving as Jackson TSC manager, Consultant Road Design Unit leader with the
In a report that was released today by Gov. Rick Snyder, the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission offered recommendations for improving our state’s infrastructure systems and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. MITA’s Executive Vice President Mike Nystrom was appointed by the governor to serve on the Commission, which was chaired
We are thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, Dec. 7, MITA will launch the FixMIState campaign, an integrated, multi-year educational campaign to build awareness of Michigan’s massive unmet infrastructure needs. This campaign extends beyond roads and bridges to a full spectrum of infrastructure needs, including: community drinking water systems, stormwater
MDOT is hosting the following regional meetings: December 6, 2016 Metro Region Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 5801 Southfield Freeway, Detroit, MI 48228 Networking Luncheon at Noon – 1 PM followed by Region Meeting promptly at 1:00PM – 5:00PM 2016_DecMetro_Region_Meeting December 12, 2016 Bay, Grand and North Regions Meeting
MDOT is hosting the following regional meetings: December 6, 2016 Metro Region Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 5801 Southfield Freeway, Detroit, MI 48228 Networking Luncheon at Noon – 1 PM followed by Region Meeting promptly at 1:00PM – 5:00PM Click here to download the meeting flyer In addition
Recently, MITA became increasingly aware of a growing trend of public owners incorporating exculpatory contract provisions that shift the risk of utility locating and relocation to the contractor on their public works projects. In response to this growing trend, MITA has conducted exhaustive research on the issue of whether the
September 27, 2016 — Randy Van Portfliet, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) deputy chief engineer, bureau director of Field Services, and Superior Region engineer, recently announced his plans to retire at the end of this year. “It’s hard to put into words, what MDOT means to me,” Van Portfliet said.
A federal judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction blocking the US Department of Labor’s (US-DOL) new overtime rule. The injunction halts enforcement of the rule until the case is decided. The regulation was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016. It would raise the salary limit under
With the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) issuance of the Request for Proposal for the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) last week, there has been increased interest from the MITA membership about who the three short-listed teams are. For your convenience, we are providing a quick link to the WDBA webpage
The 2016 elections have come and gone, but the dust certainly has not settled. The presidential election was one of the wildest elections in history, and what happens next is certainly an unknown. As President-Elect Donald Trump gave his acceptance speech, one of his first statements was that he was
