This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $3 billion plan to fix local roads, boost transit, improve safety on the roads, and reduce the cost of vehicle repairs for drivers. Named the “Mi Road Ahead” plan, it aims to infuse much needed additional spending into Michigan’s aging infrastructure.
Key Elements of the Plan:
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- Every dollar paid at the pump would go towards fixing roads and building better transportation infrastructure.
- This change would put a total of $1.2 billion towards roads, bridges and transit.
- Make updates to state law targeting big tech industries use utilize Michigan’s infrastructure.
- This would raise $1.7 billion in additional revenue.
- Make spending cuts by cutting red tape to find savings.
- This would raise $500 million in additional funding.
- Close the loophole that exempts the marijuana industry from the wholesale tax.
- This would add an additional $470 million.
- Every dollar paid at the pump would go towards fixing roads and building better transportation infrastructure.
“Today, I’m excited to introduce my brand-new plan that provides a long-term, sustainable solution to fix our roads so we can help more Michiganders stay safe on the road, save money, and get where they’re going faster. My plan is fiscally responsible and balanced, with both new revenue and cuts so we can lower costs for families. I’m grateful to Speaker Hall for sharing this priority, and I look forward to working with him and both parties in the legislature to get this done,” said Governor Whitmer.
