Michigan’s roads are undeniably in a sorry state. The state’s crumbling infrastructure has become a subject of mockery, online memes, and even supporters of Governor Gretchen Whitmer acknowledge that her promise to “Fix the damn roads” has fallen short.
As soon as you cross the state line into Ohio or Indiana (and I’m assuming Wisconsin as well, although I haven’t personally experienced it), you’ll immediately notice a significant improvement in the road surface quality.
But what is the solution? Would you be open to the idea of paying ‘road usage fees’ instead of the state’s gas tax to revamp Michigan’s infrastructure funding and maintenance system?
Electric Vehicles Create a Shift in Funding
The concept of road usage fees aims to distribute the responsibility of funding among all drivers, rather than solely relying on those who use gasoline in their vehicles. Presently, residents of Michigan are faced with the sixth highest gas tax in the country, standing at 28.6 cents per gallon.
With the increase in the number of electric vehicles being used in our state, fewer drivers are contributing to the gas tax. However, it is important to mention that owners of electric vehicles do pay additional registration fees for owning these cars.
Exploring Road Usage Taxes
Residents in Michigan have the opportunity to provide their input and opinions on potential changes to the state’s road and bridge maintenance. This comes as Michigan, along with approximately twelve other states, considers implementing a road usage tax system. The state is conducting a survey to gather feedback from its residents on this matter.
The Michigan Department of Transportation started by giving out $10 gift cards to people who took part in the survey when it was launched in January. However, the response was so overwhelming due to the strong opinions of Michiganders on the topic that MDOT had to withdraw the gift card offer. Nevertheless, they are still actively seeking residents’ opinions until March.
Click on this link to access the survey.
Oakland County’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Driving anywhere near Detroit in Michigan puts your defensive driving skills to the ultimate test. These intersections are notorious for being some of the worst in the area.
As a highly skilled blogger and outstanding copywriter, I am fluent in English and possess the ability to re-write text while maintaining the original meaning and style. With this in mind, I will now proceed to re-write the given text using an active voice and a more human-like approach.
Credit for the gallery goes to George McIntyre.
Peek Inside Uncle Kracker’s Harrison Township Home
Join me as we take a tour of Uncle Kracker’s Harrison Township home. This stunning property, with an estimated value of around one million dollars, was once the residence of the renowned rockstar.
Photo Credit: George McIntyre
Michigan Homicides That Have Gone Unsolved For More Than 25 Years
The Mid-Michigan area has unfortunately gained a reputation for being a dangerous place to reside. With the help of Crime Stoppers, we have gathered a list of 15 individuals who fell victim to homicide, their lives tragically cut short.
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