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March 9, 2015

Michigan Communities Pass Resolutions in Support of Proposal 1 for Safe Roads

A road crew fills potholes in Macomb County. Multiple Michigan communities have passed resolutions in support of Proposal 1 for Safe Roads ballot item on May 5, but we need more to also declare their support. So far the League has…

February 20, 2015

The Transportation Asset Management Council Requests Nominations for its Organizational and Individual Achievement Awards

A primary objective of Michigan’s Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) is to assist Act 51 agencies implement an asset management program for roads and bridges under their jurisdiction. To this end, the TAMC has facilitated statewide collection of system condition…

January 26, 2015

League Board Unanimously Supports Michigan Road Funding Ballot Proposal on May 5

League Vice President Nathan Triplett and President Dick Bolen listen to Governor Snyder discuss the state's road funding ballot initiative. The board voted to support the effort going before voters May 5.The Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees met with…

January 12, 2015

League’s John LaMacchia Participates in Road Funding Bill Signing with Governor Snyder

The League's John LaMacchia (left) attends the road funding bill signing Monday. The Michigan Municipal League's John LaMacchia II was among the dignitaries invited to the official signing of the road funding package approved by the Legislature last month. Governor…

December 18, 2014

Legislation Allowing Golf Carts on Local Roads Sent to the Governor

HB 5045 which allows golf carts on local roads sent to the Governor. This bill would allow a local unit of government to pass an ordinance that would allow golf carts on roads under their jurisdiction. The following requirements must…

December 12, 2014

Transportation Funding Bills Sent to Conference

In the second to last week of lame duck session, tensions were high as transportation talks continued. The House and Senate sent the transportation bills to conference committees where a small bi-partisan group of six legislators will ultimately vote on…

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