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ARTBA (the American Road & Transportation Builders Association) is seeking contractor feedback on Federal OSHA’s proposed heat standard. This new standard aims to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. The feedback collected will be anonymous and will assist ARTBA in shaping their comments once the rule is published in
What Happened Last week The Road Information Program (TRIP) released its’ “Keeping Michigan Mobile” 2024 road conditions report for the State of Michigan. MITA and the County Road Association participated in a press conference to roll out the report on Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024. Links to the report and subsequent
Roads Recycling scrap tires into pavement is getting easier, state agency says (WCMU, 7/17/24) Road improvements are focus of new tax proposal in Webster Township (MLive, 7/18/24) Residents voice frustrations over road conditions (Tri-City Times, 7/18/24) ‘Increased awareness’: New road safety technology launches in Oakland County (WXYZ, 7/16/24) 1 year
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas (Doug) Lee Walls. Doug founded Eagle Excavation in 1991 – a testament to his vision and leadership – and grew the company significantly with a team of cherished colleagues. He was a long-time AUC/MITA member and was recognized
Funding PAYING A TOLL? Inside a House Bill that could help fund road repairs (FOX 47, 7/9/2024) MITA Mention: Full interview with Lance PAYING A TOLL? Inside a House Bill that could help fund road repairs (FOX 17, 7/9/2024) MITA Mention: Full interview with Lance Finding new ways to pay for road
MITA is always looking for driven industry candidates for its Board of Directors, both contractor and associate members, and will be considering new candidates very soon. How does it work? The first step is your application will be reviewed by the MITA Executive Board. The Executive Board will then asses
Funding $6.8B Transportation Budget Covers The Roads, Looks For Permanent Funding Fix (MIRS, 7/3/24) ATTACHED New state budget features funding for road repairs, but ‘revenue cliff’ is fast approaching (WILX, 7/1/24) MITA Mention: Full interview with Lance New state budget features funding for road repairs, but ‘revenue cliff’ is fast
On June 24th, a U.S. District Court in Texas preliminarily stayed three changes to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Davis-Bacon Act regulation that took effect Oct. 23, 2023. The court’s order means DOL may not enforce these provisions for the time being. They include: • Section 5.2 pertaining to
MITA has seen an increase in Serious citations for routine violations that were previously cited as Other-Than-Serious. This change stems from an initiative by upper management at MIOSHA, where serious citations are now issued for lack of accident prevention plans and/or lack of first aid certificates on each job site.
Work Zone Safety After 2 crashes in work zones, officials warn of safety (WLNS, 6/26/24) Officials urge safe driving in work zones following accidents (WILX, 6/27/24) Michigan Department of Transportation honoring those killed in work zone crashes (CBS Detroit, 6/26/24) Semi-Truck Crashes Big In Michigan Construction Zone (Yahoo! News, 6/27/24)
For the third year in a row, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This special memorial honors the lives of more than 1,600 road workers, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement officers, public safety officials,
Roads These are Michigan’s worst roads in 2023 (MLive, 6/19/24) More than $5 million in road repairs begin this week across Michigan (The Center Square, 6/18/24) Report ranks Michigan roads county by county (WSJM, 6/15/24) Work Zone Safety If you’re traveling this weekend, watch out for Michigan road construction
