WisDOT Seeks Public Comment on State Freight Plan’s Draft Public Involvement Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. The draft PIP is available for review here.

A crucial part of the State Freight Plan is public engagement, which includes the general public and all affected stakeholders in the statewide transportation planning process. This feedback will help WisDOT integrate freight considerations in future construction projects and prioritize future freight-related projects for funding. These future investments position Wisconsin to remain competitive in the global marketplace. The draft PIP identifies the communication and outreach processes that WisDOT will follow during the update of the State Freight Plan.

Feedback on the Public Involvement Plan will be open for 45 days (through Friday July 17, 2026). After that date all feedback will be considered for inclusion in the final PIP. Feedback may be submitted by mail, email or phone:

Mailing address: Freight Program Officer
4822 Madison Yards Way
S603.05
Madison, WI 53705
Email: freight@dot.wi.gov
Phone: 608-267-4541

Obtaining comment on the PIP is one of the first steps in the process of stakeholder outreach. This comprehensive public involvement process will help to ensure the plan and related decisions regarding Wisconsin’s freight transportation system will reflect the needs of system users.

The State Freight Plan is a federally required document that is updated in compliance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It helps to define the vision for the state’s multimodal freight system based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive planning process.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.