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 April 2, 3: Book Travel Now, Register
April is a lovely time to be in DC, and the Senate and the House are both in session. It is also a popular time, and hotel rates will likely increase. So, if you [...]
TDA 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
The following sponsorship opportunities are available for 2025: TDA Organizational Sponsor, $700 (All events plus more) Events Sponsor, $600 TDA Fly-in, April 2-3 TDA Drive-in, Spring Annual Meeting, November 13 Sponsor any two TDA [...]
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Newsletter (1.30) stories include: EOs, OMB directive, and its rescission lead to federal transportation funding uncertainty Duffy confirmed as next USDOT secretary TDA Fly-in April 2, 3: book travel now, register Wisconsin's first federally funded [...]
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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.
Federal grant helps long-planned Muskego Freight Rail Yard Bypass Project move forward
A new double-track mainline through Muskego Yard will separate freight trains from passenger traffic along Milwaukee’s Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway corridor.
Unexpected closure of Waukesha County bridge highlights the need for timely investment
The Village of Oconomowoc Lake (Waukesha County) bridge that carries East Wisconsin Avenue over the Oconomowoc River was unexpectedly closed in October 2024 by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).
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.
A new year brings new opportunities. In this first episode of 2025, TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson speaks with Jerry Deschane. In addition to his role as the executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Deschane is the current president of TDA.
The two discuss the League’s legislative goals for this session, including the hope that the Governor and Legislature can build off last session’s bipartisan progress. They cover a wide range of topics, including the need for different transportation interests to work together to better the entire system, the importance of state highways to local municipalities, and what would be a “win” for transportation in the next budget.
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport experienced a 5% jump in passenger volume in 2024 as compared to 2023, with more than 6.3 million passengers traveling through the airport. MKE also added new air service and amenities during the year.
Milwaukee airport surpasses 6.3 million passengers in 2024
In 2024, MKE welcomed 6,316,245 travelers—a 5% increase over the previous milestone.
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Madison Metro Transit announced a 10 percent increase in overall ridership since the launch of Bus Rapid Transit, based on Nov & Dec '23 volume vs. same months in '24. An improved public transportation system also receives credit for the bump in ridership.
Increase in Metro Transit ridership largely due to Bus Rapid Transit
Metro Transit ridership has significantly increased since the release of the Bus Rapid Transit. The system showed a ...
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Find out how a $4.5 million project expands Madison’s multi-use path network and better connects neighborhoods. Importantly, the project also enhances safety for non-motorized modes of transportation. #TDASpotlight
Learn more: https://ow.ly/OaLv50UOTma
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Growth continues at Central Wisconsin Airport! American Airlines is introducing larger aircraft and expanding its service at the airport this spring.
American Airlines to add larger planes, more flights at CWA - Wausau Pilot & Review
Wausau Pilot & Review MOSINEE, Wis. — Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) announced Tuesday that it will expand its service with American Airlines,
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Find out how a $500K TEA grant will help Charter Next Generation (CNG), a material science company located in Milton, fund road improvements that will lead to more economic opportunities in the region and create jobs. https://ow.ly/WwM050UJevu
Wisconsin provides $10M in grants to support harbor maintenance and construction projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay, and Manitowoc. These projects will support the economic development and growth of these communities.
$10M will be distributed to 5 Wisconsin harbor communities
It will support projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay and Manitowoc.
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