quickfact:
The first surveyed road in Michigan was Pontiac Road (now called M 1 or Woodward Avenue) connecting Detroit and Pontiac - 1819.
The first surveyed road in Michigan was Pontiac Road (now called M 1 or Woodward Avenue) connecting Detroit and Pontiac - 1819.
Fact...
Eight Michigan highways began as Native American trails: US 2 (from Sault Ste. Marie to Green Bay), I 75 (from Detroit to Saginaw), I 94 (from Detroit to St. Joseph), I 96 (from Detroit to Grand Rapids), I 94 (from Detroit to Port Huron), US 41 (from L'Anse to Marquette), and US 12 (from Ypsilanti to Chicago). Report: Civil Engineers’ Report Card Highlights Need for Infrastructure Improvements
download a copy of this report
(file size: 3.66mb)
The Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a statewide evaluation concluding that infrastructure conditions in Michigan are dismal, receiving a cumulative grade of D.
To view the report, visit www.MichiganReportCard.com.
Click on the PDF below for a press release about the report.
Eight Michigan highways began as Native American trails: US 2 (from Sault Ste. Marie to Green Bay), I 75 (from Detroit to Saginaw), I 94 (from Detroit to St. Joseph), I 96 (from Detroit to Grand Rapids), I 94 (from Detroit to Port Huron), US 41 (from L'Anse to Marquette), and US 12 (from Ypsilanti to Chicago).
download a copy of this report
(file size: 3.66mb)
The Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a statewide evaluation concluding that infrastructure conditions in Michigan are dismal, receiving a cumulative grade of D.
To view the report, visit www.MichiganReportCard.com.
Click on the PDF below for a press release about the report.
Make your voice heard!
Fill out our online form and we'll send a Drive MI post card to you Legislator in your name.
Fill out our online form and we'll send a Drive MI post card to you Legislator in your name.
Stay up to date.
Things are going on constantly with the Drive MI campaign. Sign up for our email newsletter and get the latest info on what we are doing to make Michigan roads better, and how you can help.
Things are going on constantly with the Drive MI campaign. Sign up for our email newsletter and get the latest info on what we are doing to make Michigan roads better, and how you can help.
media
An important component regarding the success of the Drive MI team is a
continuing emphasis on grassroots efforts. We constantly encourage our members
and anyone interested in improving the Michigan transportation system to
contact both their state legislators and local media outlets.
Mail, telephone calls, faxes and e-mail communications are effective and efficient ways to contact both legislative offices and media outlets. Drive MI believes that the more voices that are demanding attention on this issue, the better chance there is of improving our transportation infrastructure across the state.
Mail, telephone calls, faxes and e-mail communications are effective and efficient ways to contact both legislative offices and media outlets. Drive MI believes that the more voices that are demanding attention on this issue, the better chance there is of improving our transportation infrastructure across the state.
Media
Let your voice be heard regarding the condition of our roads and bridges!
Click here to find contact information for the Letter to the Editor section of your local newspaper.
Click on the following links to select sample letters to the editor, viewpoints & talking points. (The letters are to be downloaded and personalized by you).
Legislators
Find your Michigan State Representative:
house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp
Find your Michigan State Senator:
senate.michigan.gov/SenatorInfo/find-your-senator.htm