Governor Evers Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force
Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.
MADISON — Governor Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force, a group comprised of experts who understand and represent the comprehensive needs of Wisconsin’s transportation system.
Under Governor Evers’ leadership the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has formed the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force. Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.
“The topic of addressing the current and future needs of Wisconsin’s transportation system affects all of Wisconsin’s residents and businesses,” said Gov. Evers. “A comprehensive, long-term solution to the state’s transportation needs is critically important for the future of our state’s economy and our quality of life.”
“This is the beginning of a very important process; one that will determine the future of the state’s transportation system and economic opportunities for sustained growth,” Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “I look forward to working with this group of stakeholders and finding responsible, bipartisan solutions to address Wisconsin’s transportation challenges.”
The Transportation Stakeholder Task Force will meet on Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at 9:00 A.M.
Members of the Transportation Stakeholder Task Force:
Tom Bressner
Wisconsin Agribusiness Association
Donna Brown-Martin
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
Andrew Davis
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
County Executive Jonathan Delagrave
Racine County
Jerry Deschane
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Carrie Diamond
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc.
Dan Fedderly
Wisconsin County Highway Association
Dean Haen
Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association
Mayor Tim Hanna
City of Appleton
Senator Dave Hansen
Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
Jim Holte
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Sheldon Johnson
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Tracy Johnson
Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin
Robb Kahl
Construction Business Group
Chris Klein
American Council of Engineering Companies
Jeff Knight
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Mike Koles
Wisconsin Towns Association
Representative Debra Kolste
Assembly Committee on Transportation
Representative Bob Kulp
Assembly Committee on Transportation
Ken Lucht
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Senator Howard Marklein
Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
Ashwat Narayanan
1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Mark O’Connell
Wisconsin Counties Association
John Parkyn
Wisconsin Association of Railroad Passengers
Senator Jerry Petrowski
Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
Doug Rebout
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
Steve Rhode
Schneider National
Patrick Sake
City Brewery
Henry Schienebeck
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association
Dave Schlabowske
Wisconsin Bike Fed
John Schmitt
Wisconsin Laborers District Council
Abe Weber
Wisconsin Airport Managers Association
Jeremy Wesso
Menominee County
Curt Witynski
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Office of the Governor
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.
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