Mark Gottlieb. Photo from the State of Wisconsin.

Mark Gottlieb, former Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Rep. Craig Thanks Secretary Gottlieb, Welcomes Incoming Secretary Ross
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Rep. Craig Thanks Secretary Gottlieb, Welcomes Incoming Secretary Ross

"The Department of Transportation is in need of long-awaited fundamental reform and I hope Secretary Ross is up to that challenge."

Sen. Carpenter’s statement on Governor Walker’s lack of leadership on the transportation budget crisis.
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Sen. Carpenter’s statement on Governor Walker’s lack of leadership on the transportation budget crisis.

"Time and again the Governor has put his own political ambition over the needs of Wisconsinites..."

Speaker Vos Statement on Departure of WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb
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Speaker Vos Statement on Departure of WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb

“...Secretary Gottlieb’s expertise and candor will be missed.”

Dave Ross Named New Department of Transportation Secretary
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Dave Ross Named New Department of Transportation Secretary

Secretary Ross will begin his new duties at the DOT on January 7, 2017.

Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness
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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

Department of Transportation performance management initiatives save $1.5 billion since 2011
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Department of Transportation performance management initiatives save $1.5 billion since 2011

Innovations, efficiencies save nearly $100 million in 2016 state fiscal year

Governor declares November 30 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
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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

WisDOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb announces appointment of Colonel JD Lind as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent
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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.

Vehicle miles traveled in Wisconsin hits all-time record in 2015: 62.1 billion miles
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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

Wisconsin’s freight rail system key link in state’s economy
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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.

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

Wisconsin takes advantage of natural waterways to support Wisconsin’s economy
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Wisconsin takes advantage of natural waterways to support Wisconsin’s economy

Governor proclaims this week as Ports Week across the state

New train concourse welcomes passengers at Milwaukee Intermodal Station
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New train concourse welcomes passengers at Milwaukee Intermodal Station

Construction took approximately 18 months.

Voter System Crash Causes Statewide Concern
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Voter System Crash Causes Statewide Concern

Statewide Outages Prevent Early Voting and Registration

WisDOT receives national award for managing state’s pavement network
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WisDOT receives national award for managing state’s pavement network

American Concrete Pavement Association award commends WisDOT for proactively managing the state’s pavement network

State traffic deaths increased by nearly 13 percent in 2015
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State traffic deaths increased by nearly 13 percent in 2015

Wisconsin ended 2015 with 556 traffic fatalities.

Governor declares November 30 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
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Governor declares November 30 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day

Proclamation notes snowplow drivers’ vital role in keeping roadways safe and open for winter travel

Senator Janis Ringhand Formally Requests the Release of Highway Funding
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Senator Janis Ringhand Formally Requests the Release of Highway Funding

Swift Action by Joint Committee on Finance Would Significantly Reduce or Eliminate Delays

Wisconsin’s freight rail system keeps the state’s economy on track
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Wisconsin’s freight rail system keeps the state’s economy on track

There are 13 railroads, including four major railroads, which operate more than 3,500 miles of track in the state.

Wisconsin ports and waterways help chart the course for Wisconsin’s growing economy
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Wisconsin ports and waterways help chart the course for Wisconsin’s growing economy

Governor proclaims this week as Ports Week across the state

Coalition Pushes for “Mobile DMV” Program to Help Voters Obtain Required ID to Vote
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Coalition Pushes for “Mobile DMV” Program to Help Voters Obtain Required ID to Vote

It is time to correct this significant oversight.

We need your help to have a summer of safety and save lives on Wisconsin roads
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We need your help to have a summer of safety and save lives on Wisconsin roads

Message from WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb re safe summer driving

Spotlight shines on importance of rail safety with Wisconsin Rail Safety Week
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Spotlight shines on importance of rail safety with Wisconsin Rail Safety Week

Events around the state aim to increase awareness of safe practices at railroad crossings and around tracks

Department of Transportation releases two new performance reports
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Department of Transportation releases two new performance reports

Reports rate improvement efforts and give details on activities to save time and money

State ends 2014 with fewer than 500 traffic deaths for the first time since 1943
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State ends 2014 with fewer than 500 traffic deaths for the first time since 1943

Wisconsin ended 2014 with 491 traffic fatalities.

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.”

Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor
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Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor

WISDOT’s Preferred Options Are Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees

Coalition Unveils Better Solution for I-94 East-West Corridor
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Coalition Unveils Better Solution for I-94 East-West Corridor

WISDOT’s Preferred Options Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees

Transportation budget recommendations submitted
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Transportation budget recommendations submitted

Request calls for a wide range of investments and new funding approaches

Wisconsin’s freight rail system keeps the state’s economy moving
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Wisconsin’s freight rail system keeps the state’s economy moving

Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed October 6 to 12 Wisconsin Freight Rail Week.

County Board Approves Agreement Won in Court Action Brought by MICAH and BHCW to Fund New Transit Route
Agreement reached on Zoo Interchange claim
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Agreement reached on Zoo Interchange claim

State will provide funds for transit to ease congestion during construction

Transportation Moves Wisconsin tour heads to West Allis/Kenosha
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Transportation Moves Wisconsin tour heads to West Allis/Kenosha

A statewide public outreach effort to collect citizen input on Wisconsin’s transportation needs and challenges will come to West Allis on Tuesday, May 20 and Kenosha on Wednesday, May 21. This will be the last of nine planned public town hall meetings hosted by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb as part of the department’s “Transportation Moves Wisconsin” initiative.

Transportation Moves Wisconsin initiative launched
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Transportation Moves Wisconsin initiative launched

Town hall meetings and online options for feedback on transportation funding needs

Public transit helps keep Wisconsin connected
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Public transit helps keep Wisconsin connected

Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed March 3 to 9 Wisconsin Transit Week.

Free Wi-Fi service launches on Amtrak Hiawatha Service
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Free Wi-Fi service launches on Amtrak Hiawatha Service

Wisconsin DOT and Amtrak officials to make formal announcement