Michigans Bad Roads Don't Just Suck - They Cost Us Money

When a Sign is Worth a Thousand Words

The only thing I can say about this sign is; It's Not Big Enough and there are Not Enough of Them.

Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) released a calculator that tallies how much legislative inaction on road funding is costing Michigan taxpayers.

The calculator demonstrates the cost per second of inaction by the Michigan Legislature starting on June 12, when they left on summer break.

It appeared on one of my favorite web sites (Pothole Paradise is my absolute fave) JustFixTheRoads.com , and it keeps updating, working, even though Michigan lawmakers do not.

I encourage you to click on it below and check out the article.

Lots of good information and links on the site. If you know of any other good sites, informational or blogs, that talk about Michigan's lousy roads, and what we can do to get them fixed like other states, PLEASE let me know. Leave a comment or drop an email.

And as always, I encourage you to get a Bumper Sticker and let Michigan lawmakers know they have a job to do FIX OUR ROADS !

Just click on the Tab at the Top of the Page.  Thanks!

Drive Careful
Will

Fix Our Roads : News On Michigan Roads

Been away for a week or so. And what's new about the shape of Michigan's Roads and the prospect of getting them fixed? Well, one more bent rim on Miley (by trusty Volvo). Huge pothole at an intersection right on the edge of the pavement. WHAM! What more can I say.

In other Michigan Road News: Links

Road Salt will cost more this winter.
That's right. According to MIlive.com...

Like many Michigan cities and road commissions, Ottawa County buys road salt through a state-run bidding program. An “unusually harsh winter” has changed the market for road salt this year, according to the program, and “vendors have not sufficiently rebuilt their stockpiles which has resulted in scarce supply and significantly higher prices.”

There is also a neat database to see how much your city is spending on Road Salt.


State Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville needs ideas on how to Fix Michigan Roads!

"...quite frankly, we’re looking at all ideas now – newer ideas,” said Richardville. “And we’re not afraid to entertain anything from anyone.”

State Rep says 'Give me your ideas on how to fix the roads' !?! WTF ??  Apparently he doesn't know how to do the job he's being paid for... I guess that's really not news.

Farmers Almanac says this winter will be as bad or worse than last.
Article mentions southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois and guess what.  We're right next to them.

I'll be back soon. Until then...


Drive Careful,
Will