MITA In The News – 5/17-5/24

Water Infrastructure Water infrastructure bill aiming to help Michigan’s water resources passes committee (WWMT, 5/22/24)   Work Zone Safety/Construction Heading somewhere for Memorial Day? Your trip just got easier (WZZM 13, 5/22/24) Memorial Day weekend...

MITA In The News – 5/10-5/17

Funding Lawmakers consider road usage tax to replace gas tax (9 and 10 News, 5/14/24) MITA Mention: “It is really an equitable way of charging a user fee for all vehicles on the road,” said Lance Binoniemi, VP of government affairs at the Michigan Infrastructure and...

MITA in The News – 5/3-5/10

Road Funding A mileage tax for Michigan motorists? Lawmakers want $5M for pilot program (Bridge Michigan, 5/10/24) Infrastructure Issues Sudden hole forces closure of bridge in Waterford Township (Oakland Press, 5/9/24) EVs VP Makes Detroit Campaign Stop; Announces...

MITA In The News – 4/26-5/3

Infrastructure Workforce Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Train Infrastructure Workers (WHMI, 4/30/24) MITA Mention: “As Michigan moves toward implementing a long-term, equitable, and sustainable infrastructure investment plan, we will need a strong workforce...

MITA in the News – 4/19-4/26

Roads/Funding Road rage: How Michigan promotes efforts to keep drivers safe (Midland Daily News, 4/25/24) Mid-Michigan crash deaths, injuries lead to increased awareness and trend (ABC 12, 4/25/24) Miles Travelled Tax Would Hit The Road In House, Senate Budgets (MIRS,...

MITA in the News – 4/12-4/19

Work Zone Safety Michigan Group Advocates As Construction Season Begins (Radio Results Network, 4/16/24) Gilchrist, other safety experts discuss laws, importance of safety within construction work zones (Midland Daily News, 4/15/24) MDOT: Over 7,000 work zone crashes...