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The Detroit-Windsor border is the busiest international border crossing in North America in terms of trade volume. On an average day, the Ambassador Bridge sees more than 40,000 commuters, tourists and truck drivers. Shutting down the Ambassador bridge is no small feat, but it reduces capacity for a few hours every October… for a marathon. This year's marathon is Sunday, October 19. -
Various studies have concluded Michigan needs to spend billions of dollars more a year just to maintain the state’s roads. -
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends the state assess the Mackinac Bridge for risk of collapse if a ship hits it. That comes as part of the federal agency’s ongoing investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland last year. -
The Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse in Maryland prompted concern about the safety of bridges everywhere. For many people in Michigan, the Mackinac Bridge came to mind.
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On today's show, why it's getting so hard to recruit candidates for local school boards. Plus, a Detroit organization's plan for making public meetings and information more accessible. Then, an update on House Representative Lee Chatfield's most recent legal troubles, and the grand opening of an impressive new suspension bridge in northern Michigan. -
A new study says Michigan's transportation system is better prepared for climate change than many other Midwest states.But it's still not enough,… -
An ethics watchdog organization is asking the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate a Twitter battle that broke out between Michigan Congressman… -
The Michigan legislature boosted transportation funding in 2015 - but not enough to keep the condition of state roads and bridges from getting worse,… -
A report from the Transportation Asset Management Council says the condition of Michigan's bridges has hit a plateau. The coalition of government road… -
Michigan spends less money per capita on its roads and bridges than any other state in the nation.It spends $154 per person annually, according to the…
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