Michigan roads

The state is using a $500,000 federal grant to install the cameras on 60 vehicles at four rural and urban transit agencies.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to ‘fix the damn roads.’ She’s borrowed money to fix highways, but a long-term deal to improve local roads remains elusive after two years of full Democratic control.

It’s the height of deer mating season which means motorists are more likely to hit a deer compared to any other time of year.

In Michigan, drunk-driving arrests dropped 28% since 2014, but alcohol-and-drug related crash fatalities surged 40%.

Michigan implemented a law in 2023 to crack down on distracted driving. Preliminary data suggests that it’s working.

State and local law enforcement agencies are partnering up to remind drivers not to speed and reduce the number of speed-related crashes.

Six years after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won election on a pledge to fix the roads, Michigan is struggling to keep up with rising construction costs — and roads are still projected to deteriorate.

Michigan lawmakers look to increase penalties for drivers who injure more 'vulnerable road users' like bikers and runners. Not everyone is on board with what that punishment should entail.

Michiganders could take hundreds of dollars off a new e-bike purchase price under a House budget championed by Democrats but panned by Republicans.

With EVs eating into fuel tax revenue, Michigan Democrats want $5 million for a pilot program that would charge motorists based on how many miles they drive. Critics fear tracking and ‘government intrusion.’

State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, proposed a bill that would increase fines for motorists who intentionally alter their vehicle so that the exhaust is extremely noisy.

State and local law enforcement agencies are implementing ‘Operation Ghost Rider’ to discourage motorists from distracted driving. The program uses officers in unmarked vehicles to spot distracted drivers.

Michigan state Rep. William Bruck, R-Erie, has proposed legislation that would prohibit big rigs from driving in the left-most lane on freeways with three or more lanes.

My parents were killed by a stoned driver. Michigan passed a law to crack down and test drivers, but let it expire. It’s time to bring it back.

Michigan in poised to save $10 million alone in road salt costs. It’s a similar story for county road crews, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.

Toll roads and mileage-based fees are among a ‘buffet of options’ lawmakers are mulling to boost revenue for crumbling roads.

The Secretary of State has rejected over 25,000 personalized license plates including “0LFART” and “MAFIA” because the combination of letters and numbers result in not-so-friendly words or phrases.

The Democratic governor gave her sixth State of the State address on Wednesday. It was included about 10 goals, lots of references to 1980s rock anthems and praise for the Detroit Lions. Read the speech.

As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.

Going the wrong way? In an effort to decrease wrong-way collisions, a new detection system will redirect drivers who accidentally use the wrong freeway ramp.