Bulletins
At the September State Transportation Commission meeting, MDOT leadership announced they would invest $1.8 billion in their FY 2016 Transportation Program. The focus of the FY 2016 multimodal capital investments will be infrastructure preservation and safety, with $97 million invested in the Aviation Program, $393 million in the Bus, Marine,
Beginning with the October 2, 2015 bid letting (and all subsequent bid lettings), MDOT will implement a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal at Time of Bid” process on all FHWA federal-aid projects that have a DBE participation goal. FAA federal-aid projects will not be subject to this “DBE Goal at
Recently, MITA was named a Gold Award recipient for achievement in website development and implementation from the Michigan Society of Association Executives at their 14th Annual Diamond Awards Banquet in Troy. The recognition from MITA’s peers in the association world for a job well done and professionally executed was much appreciated
Beginning with the October 2, 2015 bid letting MDOT will discontinue its’ use of Bid Express to transmit the contract documents to determined/confirmed low bidders. In lieu of Bid Express, MDOT will use ProjectWise for the transmittal of the contract documents to the determined/confirmed low bidder. Please review MDOT’s Contractor Announcement about
In an August 20, 2015 letter Governor Snyder’s office informed MITA that they would not be altering current policy with respect to granting the sheriff departments’ access to the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) wireless weigh-in-motion (WWIM) scales for the purposes of commercial motor vehicle code enforcement. The Michigan Sheriffs’
This bulletin being re-issued as a reminder to ensure you take appropriate steps if/when your project is impacted, due to a lack of utility response. Additionally, the utility contact information has been updated. Effective April 1, 2014, P.A. 174 of 2013 – MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety
The Governor and Legislature continue to negotiate the best way to raise additional revenues for our transportation network in Michigan. Despite what you may read or hear in the media, there has been some significant progress over the last month. All four leaders in the House and Senate, in addition
Although lawmakers have returned to their districts for summer recess, a lot has occurred and continues to occur towards finding a long-term sustainable solution to our road-funding problem in Michigan. Both the House and Senate have passed their respective plans to increase over $1 billion annually to transportation in Michigan
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) recently released the RFQ for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Part of the RFQ announcement involves Industry Project meetings, along with Industry Days. Each event will take place on both the United States side and the Canadian side. Click here to read the full bulletin. Click
Gordie Howe International Bridge Industry Days August 5, 2015 and August 6, 2015 and July 21, 2015 The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) recently released the RFQ for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Part of the RFQ announcement involves Industry Project meetings, along with Industry Days. Each event will
A real deal to get a fully funded transportation fix done has never been closer than it is right now. We strongly encourage all MITA members to reach out to your state representatives, asking them to get this important task done this summer. We need a full funding solution that
Gregory C. Johnson, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) deputy director and chief operations officer (COO), has been named state highway administrator for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Johnson has been a highly trusted leader at MDOT for 25 years, holding a variety of departmental posts throughout the state. “Mr. Johnson
