A new study highlights the steep economic toll of Michigan's notoriously rough roads, with a TRIP transportation research report estimating that deficient pavement, congestion, and safety issues cost Michiganders a staggering $17 billion every year. This breaks down to an average of about $758 per driver in extra vehicle operating costs alone from potholes and wear—though figures climb higher in cities like Detroit ($3,005 total hidden costs) and Grand Rapids ($2,297). Critics are framing it as part of Governor Whitmer's legacy, pointing to ongoing debates over funding shortfalls and the need for more investment to ease the burden on drivers and the economy.

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