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	MDOT waiting for budget approval (6/25/2010) 100's of road and bridge projects being delayed as MDOT moves forward with reduced program while waiting for legislature to resolve differences in transportation budget

	Study finds that road investment linked to major economic benefits for Michigan (6/2/2010) Anderson Economic Group, LLC study confirms importance of investing in Michigan's transportation system and resulting benefits to Michigan's economy

	MDOT completes new traffic study for DRIC project (2/18/2010) MDOT indicates results of study reaffirms need for an additional border crossing in the Detroit-Windsor corridor within the next five to 10 years

	MDOT issues Request for Proposal of Interest in Detroit-Windsor border crossing system (1/28/2010) Deadline to submit responses: March 17, 2010

	MDOT's new scoping manual receives final approval (1/15/2010) Scoping manual a product of ACEC-MDOT led Design Task Force

	Webinars focus on AASHTO's new Uniform Audit and Accounting Guide (10/20/2009) Online seminars highlight changes between the new and old guide

	MDOT Rescinds Shutdown Notice (10/1/2009) Legislature passes 30 day continuation budget after brief 2-hour government shutdown

	MDOT Issues Shutdown Notice to Consultants (9/30/2009) Legislature's failure to act in a timely manner on MDOT budget causes MDOT to issue shutdown notice

	STC urges Legislature to take action on transportation funding shortfall (8/28/2009) State Transportation Commission adopts unanimous resolution

	MDOT using Design-Build to replace I-75/9-Mile Bridge (7/24/2009) Best value selection process will be used to award project to Design-Build team

	Contract Services Division Consultant Advisory (7/15/2009) MDOT website to migrate beginning July 24

	MDOT celebrates meeting 120 day ARRA deadline (7/10/2009) 50% of transportation funds obligated 3-weeks ahead of schedule

	MDOT to hold I-94 Design/Build Informational Meeting (6/15/2009) Meeting scheduled for June 24 from 2-4:00 p.m.

	Transportation reform bills to be introduced Thursday (5/13/2009) News conference announces unveiling of critical legislation in response to TF2 recommendations. Members encouraged to lend support.

	Public Forum on Detroit River International Crossing Project (4/3/2009) To be held on April 23 from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Detroit Regional Chamber Headquarters in Detroit

	MDOT-ACEC/M Conference a success (2/11/2009) Compelling speakers, informative sessions highlight event

	MDOT Seeks Input on 5-Year Transportation Program (11/26/2008) Reduced transportation program imminent if funding is not increased

	Transportation budget approved (9/28/2008) Conference committee agrees on language, avoids MDOT shutdown

	Conference Committee once again fails to agree on MDOT Budget (9/23/2008) Time is ticking for MDOT shutdown on October 1

	Michigan DOT celebrates groundbreaking for Oakland Transportation Service Center (8/15/2008) New MDOT Oakland TSC valued at $3.5 million

	Bills Introduced to Allow Counties to Tax for Roads (8/1/2008) Package one possible solution to address inadequate road funding in Michigan

	Contractors Concerned About Material Price Instability (7/17/2008) MITA authors letter to county road agencies and municipalities, also requesting assistance from engineers

	State of Michigan DMB (6/2/2008) State of Michigan Proposals mailing list....

	Michigan Transportation Team launches 'Fix Our Roads NOW' ad campaign (3/21/2008) Coalition asking legislators to take action now to fix crumbling Michigan roads and bridges

	Transportation Funding Task Force Begin their Work (3/7/2008) The Transportation Funding Task Force (TF2) and Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) hold first meeting in Lansing; Chairs elected

	Tony Kratofil Appointed as MDOT Bay Region Engineer (2/29/2008) Mr. Kratofil to replace Terry Anderson upon his retirement

	ACEC/MDOT Partnering Conference Continues to Please Attendees (2/11/2008) Despite heavy snow the previous day, attendance at an all time high

	ACEC Partners with MDOT to Increase Interest in Engineering (1/25/2008) Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program designed to offer 'hands-on' experience for middle & high school students and teachers, volunteers needed!

	MDOT ACEC Partnering Conference Set for February 7, 2008 (12/20/2007) The annual MDOT ACEC Partnering Conference is held to improve the quality of engineering related issues and understanding between the two entities

	MDOT Seeks Comments on Draft 2008-2012 Transportation Program (12/5/2007) Comments should be postmarked or electronically dated on or before December 21, 2007.

	MDOT to Conduct Workshop to Improve Process for Consultant Payments (10/9/2007) Department seeking ACEC input during review of consultant payment process