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Senator Craig Applauds Creation of Inspector General at DOT
"This a great first step, but the key to taxpayer accountability will be requiring the Inspector General to report to the legislature as well."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
More Money for Schools and Lower Property Taxes: Governor Walker Signs 2017-19 State Budget into Law
The budget lifts K-12 education aid to the highest appropriated levels in state history.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax
"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."
Sep 20th, 2017 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Budget Prevents Local Recreational Trails
No land condemnation allowed to create recreational, bicycle, pedestrian trails.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Governor Walker Authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to Assist Florida Ahead of Hurricane Irma
The order also temporarily waives certain federal and state regulations for interstate and intrastate carriers providing direct emergency relief and assistance relating to Hurricane Irma.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Issues Executive Order Relating to Hurricane Harvey Relief
"This order will loosen certain restrictions to help carriers transport vital emergency relief supplies more efficiently"
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Preliminary total of 52 Wisconsin traffic deaths last month make it tied for the safest August since World War II
Through the first eight months of this year, a total of 396 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
In Multi-Agency Effort, Wisconsin Sends Resources to Hurricane Harvey
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims as they recover from this devastating storm."
Sep 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Wisconsin Governor Walker, Minnesota Governor Dayton Officially Open the St. Croix Crossing
The St. Croix Crossing is approximately one mile in length and was built to replace the 85-year-old Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Traffic fatalities on Wisconsin roads take a deadly turn for the worse
July was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads this year, prompting transportation safety officials to issue a “call to action” urging all motorists to be safe/responsible
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Plague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James Rowen
Governor Walker announces over $132 million in payments to local governments
Includes Expressway Policing Aids to the Milwaukee County Sheriff Department for patrol of Milwaukee expressways.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Highways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George Mitchell
June traffic crashes claim 59 lives in Wisconsin
Through the first half of this year, traffic deaths down slightly compared to 2016
Jul 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
N. 76th St. construction continues, ramp closures scheduled
Important road construction information (N. 76th St.) from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Jun 30th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Kids Asking City Hall for Safer Streets
As many pedestrian killed in Milwaukee in first 6 months of 2017 as in all of 2017
Jun 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Bike Fed
Milwaukee-area auto dealer reprimanded
Odometer violations resulted in three-week suspension
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
How Trucks Destroy Our Roads
And how a fee on trucks could solve state’s transportation problem.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Safety improvements throughout Milwaukee County
Some ramp closures to occur in overnight hours
Jun 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
After Six Years of Walker, Wisconsin is Lagging Behind Midwestern States
From job creation to road quality, Wisconsin is weaker under Republican leadership
Jun 7th, 2017 by State Rep. Peter Barca
May traffic crashes claim 45 lives in Wisconsin
Second safest May since World War II, but traffic deaths so far this year still outpace the five-year average
Jun 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Lane and ramp closures on I-43 northbound set for Wednesday
Crews will be out doing pavement repair work
May 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
We Like Suburban Segregation
Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.
May 22nd, 2017 by James Rowen
Bill Hikes Gas Tax by 24%
But proposal hides this by reducing gas tax and adding sales tax on gas.
May 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Governor Walker announces over $83 million in payments to local governments
For calendar year 2017, local governments will share an estimated $433 million from the state transportation fund to build and maintain local roads and bridges.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State Should Add Interstate Tolls
Could raise $29 billion over 30 years, solving highways shortfall.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Robert W. Poole Jr.
Public meeting for WIS 36 (Loomis Road) resurfacing project in Milwaukee County
Open house to discuss design plans
Apr 21st, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WIS 100 ramp closing to I-94 EB
The closure is expected to last one month.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Lake Park’s Bridge Spans History
Why everyone should care about saving the Olmsted-designed bridge.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Paul Daniel Marriott
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Steel Has Arrived
City receives first of 474 80-foot long segments, soon to be installed on streets.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Jared Wendt of CH2M Named 2016 Young Engineer of the Year by STEM Forward
Jared Wendt is an accomplished Transportation Engineer at CH2M.
Mar 16th, 2017 by STEM Forward
Three Environmental Justice Groups Ask Court to Block I-94 Expansion
WisDOT is refusing to include necessary public transit expansion as part of the project.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Governor Walker approves improvements totaling over $4.4 million for General Mitchell International Airport
A combination of state, Milwaukee County and Federal Aviation Administration funds will be used for these projects.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
News release: Governor approves over $1.9 million for improvement projects at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport
One project will reconstruct the primary runway.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic deaths in January were tied for third lowest since WWII
Last month 32 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Speaker Vos Statement on WisDOT Audit
"It’s clear Wisconsin is trying to do too much with too little and taxpayers are not getting their money’s worth."
Jan 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Walker approves $5 million in harbor grants
Funds cover safety, construction and dredging projects
Jan 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross names Bob Seitz as department’s Deputy Secretary
He founded Arrowhead Strategies, LLC, providing lobbying, grassroots and crisis management services to state and national clients.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin DOT joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
Two-way data share hopes to ease congestion and better inform motorists
Jan 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
New online Driver Report of Crash form to replace paper form
The Driver Report of Crash in paper form will no longer be available for completing and mailing to WisDOT for crashes that occur after Dec. 31, 201
Jan 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State traffic deaths increased by nearly 6 percent in 2016
To prevent deaths and injuries in the upcoming year, WisDOT along with its traffic safety partners will intensify many safety initiatives
Jan 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Westbound I-94 traffic shift set for tonight
Impacts to traffic from WIS 100
Jan 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Rep. Stuck Statement on DOT’s Solvency Report and Impact on Fox Cities Projects
“The most glaring piece of this report is that if the DOT continues funding our roads at the rate requested by Governor Scott Walker, than the Transportation Fund will be $852 million short over the next decade...”
Dec 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Amanda Stuck
Electronic message boards to alert of possible wrong way driver
Enhancement gives motorists real time info on reported wrong way driver
Dec 29th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash designate before you celebrate on New Year’s weekend
To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Dec 28th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Speaker Vos Statement on Departure of WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb
“...Secretary Gottlieb’s expertise and candor will be missed.”
Dec 27th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Additional wrong way driver detection devices coming on line
New locations enhance wrong way driver detection
Dec 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker approves more than $4.4 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities
Approved projects for 2017 include funding for 15 mobility management projects.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Thursday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness
Last year, 149 people were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation performance management initiatives save $1.5 billion since 2011
Innovations, efficiencies save nearly $100 million in 2016 state fiscal year
Dec 5th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Speaker Vos Transportation Video Release: Road Work Ahead
The video is of Speaker Vos’ recent ride in the back of a Burlington Rescue Squad ambulance around his Assembly District.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Crews to make repairs in Mitchell Interchange next week
Work will require lane closures
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
13 Short Facts About The Domes
Domes task force presented with data that reveals much about the popular attraction.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
62 people died in traffic crashes last month
November traffic fatalities
Dec 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Department of Transportation enhances Silver and AMBER Alert messaging on electronic message boards
New message format aims to help reduce alert durations in Wisconsin.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor declares November 30 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
Proclamation calls on drivers to give snowplows room to work, stay off roadways if possible during severe winter storms
Nov 28th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Comment period extended for Hiawatha Service improvement Environmental Assessment
The comment period has been extended to January 15, 2017.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker approves improvement project at General Mitchell International Airport
The project will not disrupt air or vehicle traffic at the airport.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
South 27th Street in final phase of construction
Fully open to three lanes in each direction
Nov 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Three Pedestrian Deaths In Recent Days
One by hit and run driver. “Accidents” underline need for more careful driving, walking, biking.
Nov 13th, 2016 by Tom Held
Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge
But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on Halloween
Last year in Wisconsin, 190 people were killed and 2,900 injured in alcohol-related crashes.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
All Aboard Wisconsin Supports Additional Chicago – Milwaukee Passenger Rail Service
“All Aboard Wisconsin believes it is critical to voice its support for more frequent rail service between the two cities of Milwaukee and Chicago,” stated Nona Hill, President of AAW.
Oct 26th, 2016 by All Aboard Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Patrol presents awards for heroism and commendable service
Recipients are from Strum, Ripon, Chippewa Falls, Whitewater, Madison
Oct 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor announces $2 million emergency grant to S.S. Badger
Repairs needed on landing wall
Oct 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb announces appointment of Colonel JD Lind as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent
He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 2015 and to Colonel in September 2016.
Oct 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Public invited to provide input on Hiawatha service improvement proposals
Three daily round trips between Milwaukee and Chicago would be added
Oct 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Vehicle miles traveled in Wisconsin hits all-time record in 2015: 62.1 billion miles
Last year’s VMT up nearly 2.1 billion miles compared to 2014, and represents the largest annual percentage increase in statewide VMT in 17 years
Oct 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin’s freight rail system key link in state’s economy
There are 10 railroads, including four major railroads, which operate more than 3,300 miles of track in the state.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Western Wisconsin Due to September Flooding
Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration for 12 western Wisconsin counties after torrential rains and flash floods last month caused more than $11 million in damage.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker announces $108 million in payments to local governments
General Transportation Aids help defray the costs of constructing, maintaining, and operating roads and streets under local jurisdiction.
Oct 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was tied for safest month of September in terms of traffic deaths since the end of WWII
The deadliest month of September was in 1973 with 116 deaths.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Bike Fed makes October Wisconsin Walks Month
A person hit by a car going 40 mph will be killed in 85 percent of those crashes.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Bike Fed
Solve Real Problems
Why is Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald still defending the state’s voter ID law?
Sep 27th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
I-94 crack sealing in Milwaukee and Racine counties to begin
No lane closures scheduled during commuter hours
Sep 20th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker announces $37 million in freight rail awards
Wisconsin’s rail system consists of 10 freight railroads which operate more than 3,300 miles of track in the state.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
Governor Walker Authorizes Additional Measures to Prevent Potential Gas and Diesel Shortages
Changes allow transport of heavier loads of petroleum products
Sep 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Weekend Work Planned for Placing New Tub Girders
Full closure on I-41/ US 45 south bound Saturday night
Sep 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
More than $15 million approved for Transportation Alternatives Program
Includes $1.45 million for and Oak Leaf Trail extension from Bender Park to Racine County.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was the least deadly August on Wisconsin roads since World War II
As of August 31, a total of 387 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes in 2016
Sep 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Public Information Meeting to Evaluate Proposed Oak Leaf Trail Extension in Greendale, Franklin, Sept. 13
Attendees may view displays showing the location of the proposed trail extension and project schedule.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
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
Aug 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
County Faces Issues When Replacing Bridges
Past decisions on bridges created "adverse impacts."
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Butterfly Supporters Help Environment
Tosa group, Friends of the Monarch Trail, reduce flooding with plants that attract butterflies.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 19 to September 5
Aug 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
31 Hour full closure of I-94 eastbound starts Friday night
Tub girders for new system ramp to be placed
Aug 17th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Westin Hotel Rising
It will add 220 high-end hotel rooms to complex anchored by state's tallest building.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
