An MSU economics professor does the math and makes the case for mileage fees as the best way to replace gas tax revenue that will dwindle as we turn to EV’s. We won’t pay more, just differently.
Michigan roads
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Trade group: Michigan’s lousy roads getting lousier, need $3.9B more per year
Michigan roads are notoriously bad, and solutions to fix them inevitably involve a tax increase of some sort, according to a study released Tuesday by a construction trade group.
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Michigan voters are skeptical of EVs and the value of college in new poll
A disconnect between business and policy goals and how Michigan voters view them emerged in the latest query by the Detroit Regional Chamber and polling partner The Glengariff Group Inc. of Lansing.
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Michigan’s local road conditions improved slightly, but projections still bleak
Local roads in Michigan are slightly better than they were in prior years. But that’s not saying much.
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Michigan’s lousy infrastructure has many begging: Fix the damn noisy roads
Pothole-plagued roads are often loud ones too, and residents living near freeways are imploring Lansing for help. Some states are getting creative.
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Opinion | Replacing Michigan’s dwindling road funds is everyone’s duty
All Michigan residents use the roads whether they drive or not. It’s clear that funding for maintenance and improvement should be broad based, not just borne by vehicle owners.
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Opinion | Michigan needs policy fixes to increase public transit options
Michigan’s climate plan calls for access to clean transportation options be increased 15 percent a year. But the state must share more of its revenues with public transit agencies and allow for more flexibility to pass ballot measures.
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Michigan lawmakers raise concern about toll road plan
The study results are in: Michigan may consider toll roads. But at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers quizzed the firm behind the study on who would most heavily bear the cost.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer open to charging tolls on Michigan roads
The governor says tolling may be ‘part of the long-term solution’ as fuel tax revenues are expected to decline as the sale of electric vehicles increase.
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Highway tolls could raise $1B to fix Michigan roads, study finds. Is it time?
Lawmakers say tolls are an option, and a new feasibility study to state officials says it’s plausible. But political blowback might be fierce.