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2014 TRIP Report: Deficient Roadways Cost Michigan Drivers $7.7 Billion

Posted on January 21st, by Michigan Transportation Team in Latest News, News and Blog. Comments Off

A new report, Michigan Transportation by the Numbers, which details the cost to the public of underfunding our transportation system, was highlighted at a press conference today in Lansing. The report was prepared by TRIP, a national transportation research group.

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Click here for the media advisory

Click here for a summary of the statewide media coverage generated by the press conference




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