It’s how we get there
From the buses in Racine to the Port of Green Bay to the rail lines in Superior to the Waukesha County Airport to the roads we use every day, Wisconsin’s transportation network is the key to connecting goods to market and people to jobs.
Founded in 1971, the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin promotes the vitality and safety of the state’s transportation system, including public transit systems, public-use airports, railroads, commercial ports, and roads.
TDA Annual Meeting 2024 – Presentations and Photos
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the recent TDA Annual Meeting. We appreciate your support! Below are the presentations, a message from WisDOT Secretary Boardman, and photos from the Annual Meeting and [...]
2024 Regional Transportation Roundtables Recap
This month, TDA held four roundtables in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Mosinee, and the Green Bay area. Lawmakers and candidates joined transportation stakeholders to discuss our progress and ongoing challenges as we work toward [...]
Latest Newsletter (10.31)
Newsletter (10.31) stories include: TDA annual meeting charts the course; TDA presents Craig Thompson with Transportation Service Award; New WisDOT Deputy Secretary appointed; Borealis line raches 100,000 riders in first five months; Wisconsin receives discretionary [...]
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Highlighting how transportation keeps Wisconsin moving
Village of DeForest receives $1.5M TEA grant to support new Kwik Trip distribution center
Kwik Trip is building its second Wisconsin distribution center in DeForest (Dane County). When completed, the new 280,000-square-foot distribution center will service 350 Kwik Trip stores and include freezer, cooler, and dry goods space.
St. Croix County infrastructure improvement and opportunity awaits funding
There is an incredible opportunity to improve Badlands Road/80th Avenue and create a safe alternative for local and regional traffic. The willingness of multiple jurisdictions to work together shows both the need and the anticipated resulting commercial and residential growth possibilities.
Town of Sylvester road improvement to increase Ag transportation efficiency
Improving Ladwig Road in the Town of Sylvester (Green County) will benefit local farmers and town residents.
Conversations, news and legislative updates. We promote the vitality and safety of Wisconsin’s transportation system, including highways, public transit systems, public-use and general aviation airports, railroads, commercial ports, and roads.
Secretary Thompson joined the TDA On The Go Podcast as he wrapped up his time at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Thompson and TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson discussed his bittersweet thoughts on leaving WisDOT, the team’s accomplishments, and what still needs to be tackled. The two also talked about Wisconsin’s unique transportation community and how its uniqueness is a key to its success. Finally, Thompson explained why he is so excited about his new endeavor at the University of Madison.
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Madison's BCycle ridership is hitting record numbers with the expansion of electric bike stations throughout Madison and the surrounding area. BCycle has seen 438K trips so far in 2024, and is on track to break 2023's record of 522K trips.
Madison's BCycle ridership is booming as UW students log thousands of trips
The brand's first fleet of electric bikes and cheap student passes continue to expand a different way to get around the city.
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AAA travel forecast expects records to be set this Thanksgiving holiday travel period; nearly 1.6M Wisconsinites are predicted to travel 50+ miles, the vast majority by car. Similar record travel numbers are also expected at the national level.
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President-elect Trump is nominating former WI Congressman Sean Duffy to serve as next US Secretary of Transportation, where if confirmed he will oversee the nation's transportation system. Duffy represented WI’s 7th Congressional District from 2011-2019.
Trump nominates former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy as the head of his Department of Transportation.
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Deer crashes typically rise across the state in October and November during peak mating season. Remember to be alert for deer on and along all roadways!
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At recent TDA Transportation Roundtable in Ashwaubenon, Green Bay's Steve Grenier shared these frank conversations are important "so that you at the state level can understand some of the challenges that we are up against where the rubber meets the road."
Where the rubber meets the road - Press Times
ASHWAUBENON – On Oct. 30, local leaders met to discuss the area’s transportation infrastructure accomplishments and ...
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$72.8M in fed funding has been approved for Muskego Yard Bypass Project via FRA's CRISI Program, which is expected to support new passenger rail routes in WI, increase trip frequencies of Amtrak's Hiawatha Service & help boost freight rail capacity.
Nearly $73 million approved for better Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago
Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago could be improved under $73 million in federal funding.
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