Governor Rick Snyder’s budget would keep road spending flat for the next two years, even as transportation groups say they need far more money to improve state and local roads. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s spending on highways, rail, transit and airports would be about $2.9 billion, no big change from recent years. The Michigan Municipal League said it was assessing the impact of reduced revenue sharing on major infrastructure improvements. The County Road Association of Michigan said it will oppose a Snyder proposal to transfer to MDOT’s budget about $13 million that had been designated for transportation projects that spur economic development. County road agencies count on that cash to meet federal road funding matching requirements. Snyder’s budget relies on lawmakers approving the Detroit River International Crossing, the proposed second span across the Detroit River. Canada has offered to pay Michigan’s $550-million share of the project. Michigan would use it as a match to qualify for up to $2 billion in federal funds. Detroit Free Press 2/18
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