PROPOSAL 1: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? ___________ County Road Commission March 2015

MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Every year over $1 billion paid at the pump doesn’t go to Michigan roads. Since 1997, that adds up to $17 billion. And it shows.

Consequently, Michigan ranks last among 50 states in per capita funding for roads.* *Source: US Census Bureau MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE

Bad roads cost Michigan motorists at least $449 in vehicle repairs and costs every year.* As much as $851 in some areas. *Source: Dec TRIP report, Washington, DC

MICHIGAN BRIDGES IN ROUGH SHAPE 1 in 8 Michigan bridges are structurally deficient. Closed or weight-restricted bridges increase response times for police, fire and emergency workers. School buses must detour around weight-restricted bridges. Many local bridges and culverts are too narrow for modern farm equipment.

COMING MAY 5 Your opportunity to vote on Proposal 1 For the 7 th ¢ of sales tax For roads, school and local government revenue sharing

WHAT WILL YOU GET? Safer roads, smoother rides Safer bridges Lower vehicle repair costs All taxes paid at pump go to transportation All School Aid goes to K-12, community colleges

MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Ratings on federal-aid roads Local roads (not eligible for federal aid) are much worse!

MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Gas tax revenues are down over last 17 years due to less driving (recession, high gas prices) and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Millions

POWERFUL 7 TH CENT! Additional $100 million in revenue sharing to cities, villages, townships and counties. Additional $300 million for education (K-12, community colleges) Allows $1.2 billion in road, bridge repairs.

WHAT WILL IT COST YOU? $ spent on salesProp 1Prop 1 taxable items/yearcost/yearcost/month $30,000$85$7.08 $50,000$267$22.25 $80,000$384$32.00

PROPOSAL 1 BENEFITS TO _________ COUNTY $______ Constitutionally-protected county road funding $______ Constitutionally-protected city, village road funding $ 300 million to education, Constitutionally-protected $______ Constitutionally-protected local revenue sharing Total return = $__________________________

MICHIGAN ROADS & BRIDGES NEED FUNDING! Michigan’s economy relies on a safe network of roads and bridges. Our families, communities and workplaces need Michigan’s 124,000 miles of roads in good shape. Fixing local roads requires a sustainable, reliable funding source. Proposal 1 is the only option on the table!