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WisDOT to Host Public Involvement Meetings on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study
Gov. Evers Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Critical Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction Project
Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding
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Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding

Call comes as Trump blocked infrastructure funding as act of political retribution and threatened to block the opening of a bridge between Michigan and Ontario last month

AG Kaul and Coalition File Lawsuit Against Trump Administrations Attempt to Stop Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure
WisDOTs non-driver advisory committee considers impacts of automated vehicles
DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program
WisDOT to host public meeting on I-43 at National Avenue Study
WisDOT to host public involvement meetings on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study
Senator Baldwin Calls on Trump Admin to Not Abandon American Workers and Companies in Highway Construction
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Senator Baldwin Calls on Trump Admin to Not Abandon American Workers and Companies in Highway Construction

Baldwin presses Transportation Secretary Duffy to enforce law that closes loophole allowing infrastructure projects to skirt Buy America rules

Incidental Take Notice for Milwaukee County
AG Kaul Wins Ruling Against Attempt to Block Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
WisDOT, stakeholders prioritize transportation needs of Wisconsin non-drivers
WisDOT to host public update meeting on I-794 Lake Interchange Study
AG Kaul Sues to Stop Illegal Termination of Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
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AG Kaul Sues to Stop Illegal Termination of Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding

Funding cuts threaten Wisconsin jobs, businesses, and nearly $63 million for state electric vehicle infrastructure

Baldwin, Johnson Join Bill to Expand Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Biking Accident
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Baldwin, Johnson Join Bill to Expand Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Biking Accident

Bill is named for American diplomat and Wisconsin native Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash while cycling

Road Map: Assessing and Funding Wisconsin’s Transportation Needs
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $32 Million Federal Grant to Promote Use of Sustainable Construction Materials, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Advisory committee partnership advances non-driver transportation services
Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $15 Million for Milwaukee to Expand Access to EV Charging Stations
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Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $15 Million for Milwaukee to Expand Access to EV Charging Stations

Baldwin secured strong Buy America standards in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out clean energy infrastructure

Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park

Project leaders, public officials and sponsors to gather for first dig on Sept. 5

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Four Bills
Baldwin Introduces Bill to Improve Safety for Bicyclists and Pedestrians and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Bike Accident
Coalition Admonishes I-94 expansion Record of Decision
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Coalition Admonishes I-94 expansion Record of Decision

Approval of the project harms civil rights, air and water quality, and climate

Advocates condemn approval of I-94 expansion
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Advocates condemn approval of I-94 expansion

The project is currently under review for Civil Rights violation

I-94 East-West Project Receives Federal Approval
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I-94 East-West Project Receives Federal Approval

Federal Highway Administration supports and advances WisDOT’s recommended alternative

I-94 Expansion in Milwaukee under federal civil rights investigation
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I-94 Expansion in Milwaukee under federal civil rights investigation

Advocates call on Governor Evers to pause the project; for WisDOT and USDOT not to issue a Final Environmental Impact Statement or a Record of Decision while it is undergoing investigation by the Federal Highway Administration

Gov. Evers, Gov. Walz Seek Second Federal Grant to Replace Critical Superior-Duluth Bridge
Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County
Biden-Harris Administration Sending Wisconsin $1.10 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Roads, Bridges and More
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Biden-Harris Administration Sending Wisconsin $1.10 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Roads, Bridges and More

Third year of funding under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $61 Billion nationwide to Wisconsin and all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico

Midwest transportation leaders join in Milwaukee for infrastructure talks
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Midwest transportation leaders join in Milwaukee for infrastructure talks

Innovation and best practices help shape future policies at MAASTO 2023

WisDOT to host I-794 Lake Interchange Study public meetings
Baldwin Urges Federal Highway Administration to Prioritize American Workers and Products
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Baldwin Urges Federal Highway Administration to Prioritize American Workers and Products

Baldwin wants FHWA to follow through on Buttigieg commitment, end the 40-year waiver that allows the agency to sidestep Buy America policies

Public invited to comment on WisDOT’s cultural resources policy
I-94 East-West study public comment period extended to January 31, 2023
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I-94 East-West study public comment period extended to January 31, 2023

WisDOT continues to encourage stakeholder input in the environmental document process

Sokaogon Chippewa Community, WisDOT unveil dual-language highway signs
Supervisor Burgelis Decries DOT Preferred Alternative for I-94 East-West project
Eight-lane I-94 East-West project proposal not in the best interest of area residents
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Eight-lane I-94 East-West project proposal not in the best interest of area residents

Joint statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Preferred alternative announced for I-94 East-West project, Milwaukee County
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Preferred alternative announced for I-94 East-West project, Milwaukee County

Public hearings scheduled for mid-December 2022

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, Community Leaders Celebrate WIS 23 Improvements in Fond du Lac, Sheboygan Counties
Wisconsin receives federal approval for state’s Electric Vehicle Plan
Senator Baldwin Brings Home Over $141M to Help Wisconsin Communities Build More Resilient Infrastructure
Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $225 Million to Rebuild Wisconsin Bridges
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Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $225 Million to Rebuild Wisconsin Bridges

Wisconsin has nearly 1,000 bridges rated in “poor” condition according to Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation announces $997 Million to Upgrade Wisconsin’s Roads and Bridges
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $997 Million to Upgrade Wisconsin’s Roads and Bridges

Funding through the bipartisan infrastructure bill will deliver millions in first year to improve Wisconsin’s roads and bridges

Advocates applaud opportunity for public input on I-94 East-West project, but new environmental review process still needed
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Advocates applaud opportunity for public input on I-94 East-West project, but new environmental review process still needed

WisDOT commits to additional public input and data review on controversial highway expansion project with major racial inequity and climate impacts

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction
Look for the Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs on I-94
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Reforms Pass Senate Committee
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Reforms Pass Senate Committee

Bipartisan provisions authored by Baldwin will improve transportation access and build stronger roads, highways and bridges

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events

"In recent years, communities in Wisconsin have been hit particularly hard by severe weather events and flooding that has washed out roads and damaged highways and bridges."

Statement from City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Regarding Rainbow Crosswalks
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Statement from City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Regarding Rainbow Crosswalks

DPW stands ready to continue our collaborative work with community members, Mayor Barrett, and Common Council members to find a solution that works for everyone.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding

Senator Baldwin toured flood damage in June and requested federal assistance for impacted Wisconsin counties

McCabe calls for ‘fix ‘em first’ & ‘pay as we pave’ policies on roads
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McCabe calls for ‘fix ‘em first’ & ‘pay as we pave’ policies on roads

"Wisconsin can’t have bad roads and a good economy."

Governor Walker Issues Emergency Declaration to Assist Three Western Wisconsin Counties Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flooding
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Governor Walker Issues Emergency Declaration to Assist Three Western Wisconsin Counties Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flooding

Declaration allows Wisconsin Department of Transportation to request federal emergency funds to help with approximately $1.8 million in damages to Federal-aid highways in Eau Claire, Buffalo, and Trempealeau counties

After Request from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $2.75 Million for Emergency Repairs to Roads in Northern Wisconsin
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After Request from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $2.75 Million for Emergency Repairs to Roads in Northern Wisconsin

After devastating flooding, Senator Baldwin toured northern Wisconsin communities to help coordinate emergency response to the disaster

$62.6 Million Requested to Improve Walking and Biking Across Wisconsin
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$62.6 Million Requested to Improve Walking and Biking Across Wisconsin

Only $15.2 million available due to legislative priorities

WISDOT Disregards Community Opposition, Declining Driving, Proposes to Waste Taxpayer Money on Unneeded I-94 Expansion
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WISDOT Disregards Community Opposition, Declining Driving, Proposes to Waste Taxpayer Money on Unneeded I-94 Expansion

WISDOT’s Preferred Option Is a ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’

As Federal Highway Administration Acknowledges the Driving Boom is Over, Will WISDOT Follow Suit?
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As Federal Highway Administration Acknowledges the Driving Boom is Over, Will WISDOT Follow Suit?

Agency Slashes Forecasts of Future Driving Growth Between 24 and 44 Percent

Federal legislation will enable converting US 41 to an Interstate
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Federal legislation will enable converting US 41 to an Interstate

“The Congressional action will allow us to move forward with the conversion of 175 miles of US Highway 41 to an Interstate highway route.”

I-94 Corridor Draft EIS Options Disregard Data, Community and Taxpayer Concerns
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I-94 Corridor Draft EIS Options Disregard Data, Community and Taxpayer Concerns

WISDOT Study Epitomizes Wasteful Government Spending, Outdated Assumptions

New Partnership Will Spark Park East Development
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New Partnership Will Spark Park East Development

City, County, State, Federal Government and Private Sector Working Together

Public hearing set to address future of Interstate Highway 43 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties
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Public hearing set to address future of Interstate Highway 43 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Region office in Waukesha is holding a public hearing to discuss the design and environmental aspects of proposed improvements on Interstate Highway 43

New Federal Highway Figures Reveal Ninth Consecutive Year of Americans Driving Less
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New Federal Highway Figures Reveal Ninth Consecutive Year of Americans Driving Less

State Leaders, Congress Should Re-evaluate Transportation Priorities, Invest More in Transit Instead of New Highways

CNU President John Norquist To Step Down After A Decade
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CNU President John Norquist To Step Down After A Decade

Norquist spearheaded campaigns for highway removal, federal reform of housing policy and walkable communities