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Potholes And Traffic Are Costing Michigan Drivers Over $4k A Year
There is one thing everyone in the state of Michigan can agree on, and that's how much we hate Potholes and Traffic. But, they may be doing more than annoying us: they're putting large dent in our wallets every year.
While we are legally required to have insurance on our vehicles in the state of Michigan, that insurance doesn't cover some of the nasty things we may encounter on our commutes. Things like pothole damage and nails in our tires cost us out of pocket, and those damages can add up quickly.
But the obvious problems aren't the only ones costing us out of pocket, it turns out that things like wasting time in traffic also cost us a lot of money too.
According to a survey from TRIP (One of the top national transpiration research non-profits) the average Michigander can expect to pay $4,845 a year due to potholes, traffic issues, and other roadway hazards, and based on way our roads are currently deteriorating, without an increase in funding, it cost $6,100 per Michigan citizen by 2031.
The report says that 24%, of the Michigan’s major roadways/highways are rated in poor condition,43% of the roadways are in fair condition, and that only 34% are rated in good condition.
How big of an impact is this making statewide?
How much will it cost us to fix?
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