Group wants better roads in the U.P.
Lawmakers in Michigan continue to discuss raising taxes on gasoline as part of a plan to raise money for roads and bridges. One advocate who says they should quit talking and do it.
Do you think you should be paying more for gas?
How about more money for car registrations?
Former U.P. resident, Jim Shea thinks you should. He is with Students Reinventing Michigan. And, he wants to convince lawmakers that you should too.
Why? Shea believes that Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure puts lives in danger and costs motorists money.
To get people on board with his plan, Shea is holding a series of open houses throughout the Upper Peninsula, including one today in Houghton County. Get the details on that meeting tonight on ABC 10 News Now.
Other Upper Michigan meetings will take place:
Tuesday April 10
Peter White Public Library
217 North Front Street, Marquette
9:00 – 11:00 am
Tuesday April 10
Bay College West
2801 North US 2, Iron Mountain
Fornetti Hall
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday April 11
Bay College West
2801 North US 2, Iron Mountain
Fornetti Hall
9:00 – 11:00 am
Wednesday April 11
Peninsula Bay Inn
2603 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday April 12
Peninsula Bay Inn
2603 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba
9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday April 12
Lake Superior State University
Crow’s Nest, Sault Ste. Marie
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Friday April 13
Lake Superior State University
Crow’s Nest, Sault Ste. Marie
9:00 – 11:00 am
Friday April 13
Alger County Road Commission
E9264 M-28, Munising
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday April 17
Comfort Inn, Manistique
617 E. Lakeshore Drive, Manistique
5:30 – 7:30 PM