Jun 14, 2022 | MITA in the News
ABC 12 News, June 13, 2022 GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – Fixing the roads this year carries extra heavy prices. “It’s not only fuel, other materials have a rising cost going forward in the industry in MDOT are working well at trying to contain those costs,” said Rob...
Jun 13, 2022 | MITA in the News
TRIP, A National Transportation Research Nonprofit, June 2022 Transportation advocates gathered in the nation’s capital in May to celebrate the 50th anniversary of TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. Delayed by a year due to COVID-19, TRIP is...
Jun 3, 2022 | MITA in the News
WSJM Radio, June 1, 2022 A new EPIC MRA poll finds a top issue of concern for Michigan voters continues to be fixing the roads. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President Rob Coppersmith tells WSJM News 93% of Michigan residents give...
Jun 1, 2022 | MITA in the News
CBS Detroit, May 31, 2022 A new state house bill would set up an automated speed enforcement system where crews are working on catching construction zone speeders. The pending legislature could cost drivers up to $300. “I don’t think I like that,” said Holly resident...
May 25, 2022 | MITA in the News
Bridge Magazine, May 24, 2022 Michigan drivers speeding through construction zones on state highways would be caught on an automated speed radar and issued warnings and fines under a bill pending in the Legislature. House Bill 5750 would give the Michigan Department...
Apr 28, 2022 | MITA in the News
April 27, 2022 Opinion: Michigan roads keep getting worse. Here’s how we make them better By Rob Coppersmith It’s no secret that Michigan’s roads are in bad shape. As road crews are dealing with filling potholes and construction season gets underway,...