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Industry group warns of ‘funding cliff,’ loss of skilled jobs without long‑term road revenue
Summary
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association told lawmakers a sustained funding increase is needed to avoid a ‘‘funding cliff’’ that could cost thousands of jobs and leave a large share of roads in poor condition.
Lance Biannini, vice president for government affairs at the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that Michigan faces a multi‑billion dollar annual shortfall to maintain road and bridge condition and a looming funding cliff after one‑time federal and state investments expire.
MITA cited a $3.9 billion annual gap identified by the governor’s Growing Michigan Together council and said that without sustained revenue the state risks returning to rapidly worsening pavement and…
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