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April 28, 2017

Transportation Asset Management Conference May 25 in Mt. Pleasant

The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) will sponsor the 2017 Spring Asset Management Conference on Thursday, May 25, at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The conference…

March 24, 2017

Senate Bill Impacting Municipal Construction Specifications Voted Out of Committee

This week SB 157 was voted out of Michigan Competitiveness Committee on 4-1 party-line vote.The bill states a public entity could not exclude any pipe and piping materials when soliciting bids for a public works project if the pipe and…

March 24, 2017

Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule Proposed by the Governor

The Governor has proposed Lead and Copper Rule reforms saying "The federal rule is dumb and dangerous. We need a Michigan rule that is smart and safe." The proposed changes will require both administrative rule changes and statutory changes by…

March 9, 2017

Transportation Asset Management Council Award Nomination Request

We know there are individuals and agency’s making positive progress in the management of public infrastructure; these efforts need to be recognized! Click the following link for a memorandum announcing the request for nominations of individuals and organizations for the…

February 20, 2017

Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) Data Collection on Paved Non-Federal Aid Roads Eligible for Reimbursement

On May 6, 2009, the Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) established a policy to set aside a portion of the annual data collection budget to reimburse transportation agencies for collecting Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) data on Paved Non-Federal…

February 20, 2017

Local Bridge Program Deadline for Applications – May 1, 2017

The Michigan Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications for candidate projects for the Local Bridge Program. Selected projects will be funded during the 2020 fiscal year (FY). Do not submit projects which cannot be committed…

February 10, 2017

Legislative Committee Orientation Event at Capitol Teaches Ins and Outs of State Politics

League staff John LaMacchia and Chris Hackbarth at the Legislative Committee Kick-Off Orientation Thursday. (View more photos here) About 60 local municipal officials from throughout the state were at the state Capitol Thursday in Lansing for the Michigan Municipal League’s…

February 2, 2017

Apply Now: Better Streets, Better Michigan Award

The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Municipal League are excited to announce the Better Streets, Better Michigan Award. This award recognizes Michigan cities and villages that have undertaken creative road projects. These projects should be aimed at improving…

December 22, 2016

Application for Local Rail Grade Crossing Surface Funds Now Available

The Office of Rail is pleased to introduce a new local grade crossing surface program. In compliance with directives and criteria established as part of the recent transportation funding package, the new program offers 60% funding for crossing surface improvements,…

December 9, 2016

Bill Requiring Communities To Use Qualifications-Based Selection Put On Hold Until Next Year

House Local Government Committee took testimony on HB 5238 but no vote was taken and the bill will need to be reintroduced next year. This bill would have required all cities and villages to use a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) procurement…

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