Insider Intelligence

The House Transportation Committee will begin six weeks of special hearings to discuss Michigan road funding and the quality of our roads. Committee Chairman Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) announced the goal of the increased number of committee meetings is to take a more comprehensive look inside the road system and how to deliver the best […]

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is in the process of developing a new state long-range transportation plan, known as Michigan Mobility 2045, establishing a vision and priorities for transportation for 25 years. The department is seeking the opinions of the public, including a large and diverse group of Michigan residents and stakeholders representing groups […]

This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley requested that President Donald Trump declare a major disaster for the State of Michigan as a result of the flash flooding that occurred last month. An in-depth assessment of the area concluded that Houghton, Gogebic, and Menominee Counties all experienced damage. The Lt. Governor requested supplementary federal aid in […]

With the NBA finals in the rearview mirror, it seemed like a good time to compare shot choice and its impact on the game with driving technology.  A natural comparison, right? Well, players do drive the lane and we do drive on the roads, so, close enough. The issue is about fundamentals versus the exciting […]

This week a three-bill package was introduced aimed at fixing Michigan roads. The legislation would create the Michigan Innovation Transportation Fund, administered by experts outside of the Michigan Department of Transportation. The fund would review, publicly post, implement, and then analyze ideas on ways to improve Michigan roads without increasing spending. The legislation calls for […]

This week, Representative Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) introduced a bill speeding up the timetable for road repairs in Michigan. Under the bill as introduced, it would accelerate the revenue benefits from a road repair funding plan signed into law in 2015. Compared to the current schedule, this proposal would increase road repair funding by $325 million […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a bill providing $175 million in funding for infrastructure improvements. The appropriation is for the current fiscal year and the state will disburse funds to local road agencies on April 4. Cities and Villages will receive $38.2 million, while counties will receive $68.4 million. There will be […]

This week the Senate passed a House bill providing an additional $175 million in road funding for the current fiscal year. The funds will come from money left over from a previous budget cycle and won’t require any budget cuts or revenue increases to cover the cost. Governor Snyder’s budget proposal for the 2019 Fiscal […]