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From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issues
Read full article: From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issuesFrom crumbling streets and potholes, to the future of electric vehicles, this latest episode is filled with all kinds of answers and solutions.
Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?
Read full article: Could these highway solutions make the roadway safer, less congested?Common complaints about Interstate 81 range from truck traffic to crashes and safety. But there’s a multi-billion dollar plan to make it better for everyone.
Here’s what is being done right now to ensure Detroit’s power remains reliable as needs evolve
Read full article: Here’s what is being done right now to ensure Detroit’s power remains reliable as needs evolveFrom extreme weather becoming an everyday occurrence to adoption of electric vehicles, the power grid is both changing and challenged like never before.
Crews repairing Macomb County sewer to prevent pipe from collapsing, creating sinkhole
Read full article: Crews repairing Macomb County sewer to prevent pipe from collapsing, creating sinkholeRepairs have been made to a major Macomb County sanitary sewer to prevent a concrete pipe from collapsing and creating a sinkhole, officials said.
These are Michigan’s most dangerous intersections. And it’s not just the bad drivers
Read full article: These are Michigan’s most dangerous intersections. And it’s not just the bad driversThere are more than 107,000 intersections in the state of Michigan, according to MDOT. But not all of them are created equal.
‘It’s just a disaster waiting to happen’: MDOT to review pedestrian bridges in Detroit
Read full article: ‘It’s just a disaster waiting to happen’: MDOT to review pedestrian bridges in DetroitA pedestrian bridge in Detroit was in such bad shape, the concrete gave way and a man fell through it as he walked across it earlier this week.
Michigan works to repair 19 bridges in new ‘bundle’ program: Full list
Read full article: Michigan works to repair 19 bridges in new ‘bundle’ program: Full listA new Michigan initiative to bundle bridge projects together to make them more cost-effective launched in March, and it includes 19 bridges statewide.
Live stream: Gov. Whitmer signs $4.8 billion Michigan infrastructure plan
Read full article: Live stream: Gov. Whitmer signs $4.8 billion Michigan infrastructure planMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is signing off on a plan to spend $4.8 billion on the state’s infrastructure, including roads and water pipes.
Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties form water infrastructure partnership
Read full article: Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties form water infrastructure partnershipCounty officials in the Detroit area have agreed to establish a group that will look at water infrastructure challenges facing the region.
‘We are very vulnerable’: Several Wayne County bridges overdue for replacement
Read full article: ‘We are very vulnerable’: Several Wayne County bridges overdue for replacementIn the wake of a frightening bridge collapse in Pennsylvania, the Local 4 Defenders reveal several Metro Detroit bridges that were supposed to be replaced months ago.
DTE Energy proposes $388M investment into Michigan’s energy grid; Asks for rate increase
Read full article: DTE Energy proposes $388M investment into Michigan’s energy grid; Asks for rate increaseDTE Energy is proposing a $388 million investment into Michigan’s energy grid and electric storage and generation system.
Michigan gets $563.1M to fix thousands of bridges in poor condition
Read full article: Michigan gets $563.1M to fix thousands of bridges in poor conditionAs a part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress and signed by President Biden last year, Michigan will receive a large chunk of funding to fix bridges in desperate need of repair.
Investigation finds cause of massive September ground swell in Southwest Detroit
Read full article: Investigation finds cause of massive September ground swell in Southwest DetroitIt’s been three months since the ground at an intersection in Southwest Detroit buckled and swelled. Now we have a better idea of what happened.
DTE, other utilities across US make commitment to build electric vehicle charging stations
Read full article: DTE, other utilities across US make commitment to build electric vehicle charging stationsPresident Joe Biden is leading by example when it comes to a clean energy transformation in the United States.
Infrastructure project to close roads in downtown Ann Arbor starting Monday
Read full article: Infrastructure project to close roads in downtown Ann Arbor starting MondayConstruction in lanes, alleys and sidewalks will start Monday as part of an infrastructure improvement project by the City of Ann Arbor Information Technology department.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer requests federal money to support I-375 overhaul
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer requests federal money to support I-375 overhaulMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is requesting money from the federal government to help support the modernization of I-375 and the I-375/I-75 interchange in Detroit.
Flashpoint Interview: EV expert talks nation’s push for electrification, why we’re not ready
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: EV expert talks nation’s push for electrification, why we’re not readySteve Levine, editor of The Electric, joined Devin Scillian on this episode of Flashpoint to discuss the nation’s push for electrification, and why we aren’t ready for it.
What $1T federal infrastructure law means for Michigan
Read full article: What $1T federal infrastructure law means for MichiganThe $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending law includes billions of dollars for Michigan, including to fix roads, replace lead water pipes and expand access to high-speed internet and electric vehicle charging stations.
What the massive infrastructure bill means for Michigan
Read full article: What the massive infrastructure bill means for MichiganMichigan is expecting a major influx of government funding in the coming days as part of the infrastructure bill passed over the weekend, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign soon.
Sunday Read: Lead in Michigan water -- how it gets there, what we can do, are we all in trouble?
Read full article: Sunday Read: Lead in Michigan water -- how it gets there, what we can do, are we all in trouble?It’s been several years since the start of the Flint water crisis, but the issue doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon in Michigan, and perhaps around the U.S.
Lead in Michigan water: How it gets there, what we can do, are we all in trouble?
Read full article: Lead in Michigan water: How it gets there, what we can do, are we all in trouble?It’s been several years since the start of the Flint water crisis, but the issue doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon in Michigan, and perhaps around the U.S.
Officials search for answers after ground shift in Detroit neighborhood causes damage
Read full article: Officials search for answers after ground shift in Detroit neighborhood causes damageIt has been nearly two weeks since the ground buckled in Southwest Detroit and officials still don’t know what caused it.
Whitmer: Michigan to develop nation’s first electrified roadway for EVs
Read full article: Whitmer: Michigan to develop nation’s first electrified roadway for EVsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new partnership aimed at developing the country’s first electrified road for charging electric vehicles.
Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area
Read full article: Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area"At no time have they gave us any indication that the residents were in danger."
Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages area
Read full article: Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages areaState officials said there’s no threat to the public, but residents disagree.
Southwest Detroit gas pipe shut off after unexplained ground shift continues to pose problems
Read full article: Southwest Detroit gas pipe shut off after unexplained ground shift continues to pose problemsAn investigation into the cause of an unexplained ground shift in Southwest Detroit is still underway, as officials say it continues to cause problems in the area nearly one week later.
What could the $1T bipartisan infrastructure plan mean for Michigan?
Read full article: What could the $1T bipartisan infrastructure plan mean for Michigan?The Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Macomb County’s $28M Interceptor project enters key phase
Read full article: Macomb County’s $28M Interceptor project enters key phaseThe $28 million Macomb Interceptor project includes installing a giant pipe along 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights to prevent disasters such as the Fraser sinkhole that opened in late 2016.
Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant Tuesday
Read full article: Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant TuesdayPresident Joe Biden is set to visit Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Center in Dearborn on Tuesday -- but not all Michiganders are welcoming him to the state with open arms.
White House grades Michigan’s infrastructure as ‘D+’
Read full article: White House grades Michigan’s infrastructure as ‘D+’The Biden administration has announced how funding from the American Jobs Plan will go toward infrastructure improvements in each state across the country -- including in Michigan, where infrastructure has been graded at a “D+.”
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Senate: Investment in roads, bridges needed to remain competitive
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Senate: Investment in roads, bridges needed to remain competitiveGretchen Whitmer testified before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, urging Congress to include significant investment in infrastructure in future legislation. Whitmer’s written testimony opened with a call for significant investment in roads and bridges. Without this significant investment, we struggle to remain competitive for businesses and families,” Whitmer said. Michigan is not just the auto capital of the world, we’re the advanced mobility leader,” Whitmer said. Short-term program extensions are damaging because they can cause unnecessary program disruptions and delay essential safety and mobility benefits to Michigan communities,” Whitmer added.
LIVE STREAM: Michigan Gov. Whitmer testifies in Senate hearing on infrastructure
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Michigan Gov. Whitmer testifies in Senate hearing on infrastructurePotholes on Beech Daly Road just north of Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights. (WDIV)WASHINGTON – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will testify before a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday about the need for investment in infrastructure. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing entitled, “Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation while Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation.”Whitmer will be joined by Maryland Gov. The hearing begins at 10:15 a.m. -- watch in the video player below:
U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with ‘smart intersections’
Read full article: U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with ‘smart intersections’ANN ARBOR – A University of Michigan effort focused on the safety of automated and connected vehicles will be bringing more than 20 “smart intersections” to the city of Ann Arbor. These intersections will be capable of collecting and sending information to connected cars in real time. This information will be transmitted to nearby connected vehicles, prompting onboard alarms when cars are in hazardous situations. At its peak, it became the largest connected vehicle deployment in the world, with nearly 3,000 vehicles on the road. Through these projects, researchers were able to provide evidence that connected vehicles can reduce unimpaired collisions by 90%.
Gov. Whitmer announces $500M ‘MI Clean Water’ investment to rebuild Michigan’s water infrastructure
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer announces $500M ‘MI Clean Water’ investment to rebuild Michigan’s water infrastructureLANSING, Mich. – A $500 million water infrastructure investment in Michigan’s water systems was announced on Thursday called the MI Clean Water plan. “The MI Clean Water Plan is a critical part of the solution, but the work cannot stop here. Everyone must remain committed to ensuring that every Michigander has access to clean water,” Michigan Gov. READ: Groups call on attorney general to stop Nestle from taking Michigan water for huge profitThe MI Clean Water investment aims to provide direct investments for communities to provide safe, clean water to residents. “Access to clean drinking water is a cornerstone of our work at EGLE, and this exciting package of water protections pulls together a wealth of resources to help ensure clean water for all Michiganders,” said EGLE Director Liesl Clark.