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 Fly-in March 4-5: Book Travel Now, Register
March is a great time to be in DC, and both the Senate and the House are in session. It is also a popular time, and prices will only increase after the holidays and [...]
Revitalize Wisconsin Community Highways
Re-VITAL-ize Wisconsin Community Highways is a statewide effort calling attention to long-overdue road improvements on state highways that run directly through the heart of Wisconsin’s communities. For more coverage, including images and videos of [...]
Latest Newsletter (11.4)
Newsletter (11.4) stories include: Register today for the TDA Annual Meeting; TDA and partners head to Beloit for the next Community Highway event; WisDOT submits initial Major Highway study candidates to TPC; Knorr named new [...]
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TEA Grant Powers Market Street Connection and Saukville’s Next Wave of Growth
The Village of Saukville in Ozaukee County faces growing traffic and infrastructure demands as it develops the Northern Gateway.
Repairs Underway on Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh
The Main Street Bridge (U.S. Highway 45) in Oshkosh is a key crossing over the Fox River that has deteriorated over time and requires extensive rehabilitation.
WisDOT ARIP Grant Fuels Vital Maple Ridge Road Upgrade in Bayfield County
Maple Ridge Road is a crucial connector in the Town of Kelly linking US 63, STH 112, and the Village of Mason. The Maple Ridge Road project transformed three miles of the existing gravel surface into a durable, full-use paved road.
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.
In the latest On the Go podcast, TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson interviews Jackie Q. Carter, Port Milwaukee’s director, about the port’s critical role in regional commerce and its booming tourism sector. She highlights efforts to enhance cruise ship experiences to boost Milwaukee’s tourism appeal and outlines workforce development initiatives to attract maritime professionals. As Carter transitions to her new role as director of Milwaukee’s Department of Employee Relations, she reflects on her achievements and the strong foundation she leaves for the port’s future growth.
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WI is expanding access for EV drivers with $14M in federal funding to build fast-charging stations at 26 locations statewide. Chargers along key highway corridors at convenience stores, hotels & other businesses will strengthen mobility & local economies.
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Supported by a $700K TEA grant, Village of Saukville is extending Market St to connect directly w/ WIS 33, improving access to the Northern Gateway development & enhancing infrastructure, spurring business growth, & creating jobs.
Details: https://ow.ly/BsMT50XF6EG
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Port Washington’s Breakwater Lighthouse $2.6M restoration project is complete. "That lighthouse has beared witness to nearly half a century of our city's growth and evolution ... and is a symbol of the city's direction," per Mayor Neitzke.
'You can see that thing from everywhere': Port Washington lighthouse now 'glossy and bright'
The black shroud and scaffolding around the lighthouse is gone, leaving a fresh paint coat and a robust structure.
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WisDOT is finalizing study w/ roadmap to improve safety / reduce congestion on Madison's Beltline. Data shows crash rates above state ave w/ increasing congestion; infrastructure investments could transform daily commutes and commercial transpo efficiency.
Beltline could see big changes after Wisconsin Department of Transportation study
A Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) study decades in the making is almost complete, but officials need pu...
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US Hwy 51 project in McFarland has reached substantial completion & includes concrete pavement replacement, bridge reconstruction, added auxiliary lanes, and other to improve safety, traffic flow, and pedestrian/bicycle access along this Dane Co corridor.
U.S. Highway 51 project near Siggelkow Road reaches 'substantial completion'
MCFARLAND — The U.S. Highway 51 reconstruction project between Voges Road and Larson Beach Road in McFarland reach...
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Amtrak completed $11M in station improvements across WI, incl. upgrades at Columbus and Tomah. The work positions the stations to manage growing demand for rail travel between Chicago, Milwaukee, the Twin Cities, and points west.
Faster Rides Ahead: Amtrak’s $11M Wisconsin Upgrades Are Live - NewsBreak
Many visitors line up for Alcatraz in San Francisco. Closer to home, a quieter pick waits on the rails:... The ...
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