A survey by the Center for Michigan finds state residents agree that roads are bad and need fixing, but disagree on the best source of funding.
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Roads get spotlight, but 447 Michigan bridges in serious condition or worse
With not enough money in the state budget, and projections that these aging structures will only worsen, state transportation officials are seeking $1 billion to fix the most deteriorated bridges by 2025
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Find troubled Michigan bridges in your community
Use this interactive map to find bridges listed in serious or critical condition around Michigan
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Opinion | Puncturing the myths about Michigan road funding
Michigan roads have to be fixed and the money has to come from somewhere. Mike Nystrom responds to some of the common questions.
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Opinion | Let’s move people, not just cars, with $2.5 billion in Michigan road funding
It takes more than asphalt to fix Michigan’s transportation system. Let’s think of ways to encourage non-vehicle movement, too.
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If Whitmer’s road funding pitch fails, where is Michigan’s Plan B?
A Grand Rapids roads summit provided no clear answers on how Michigan’s Democratic governor and Republican-led Legislature might reach a deal that still raises the more than $2 billion need annually for a roads fix.
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Opinion | Michigan drivers pay small gas tax now. The free ride is over.
The average Michigan driver pays about $10 a month in gas tax. They believe they’re paying a lot more.
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Michigan Senate panel rejects Whitmer gas tax, as budget dance continues
Senate Republicans adopted a state transportation budget without any new long-term funding for roads. That proposal will come this summer, Republicans said.
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Electric car fees in Michigan would soar under Whitmer’s roads plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to boost gas taxes by 45 cents would also make Michigan’s electric vehicle fees the highest in the nation. Critics say that comes atop other state policies that have discouraged sales of cleaner cars.
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Whitmer seeks a $5 million Pure Michigan cut to apply to roads. GOP balks.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration says cutting $5 million from the Pure Michigan marketing budget will free up money for roads and schools. But two key House and Senate Republicans want to keep the popular campaign intact.