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 & Reception Honoring Craig Thompson
TDA Annual Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton Big things are happening. We have a new leader at the top of WisDOT [...]
2024 Regional Transportation Roundtables
Shining a Spotlight on Transportation Join us for breakfast and a roundtable discussion. Hear from local officials and others about their transportation infrastructure accomplishments, opportunities, and challenges. And let’s discuss the impacts on local [...]
Latest Newsletter (9.5)
Newsletter (9.5) stories include: Register today for the TDA Annual Meeting: Charting the Course; Reception honoring Secretary Thompson; RSVP for October Transportation Roundtables; Boardman appointed next WisDOT Secretary, Thompson moves to UW-Madison role; Zoo North [...]
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Highlighting how transportation keeps Wisconsin moving
Collaboration and earmarks move up Watertown Main Street Bridge replacement
The new bridge will facilitate better transportation and connectivity within the city and provide easier access to businesses and services on both sides of the river.
LRIP strengthens Taylor County’s logging industry
Over the last five years, the county has spent over $1 million on pavement preservation in and around the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and with a little more help, the county can further preserve these roadways for decades to come.
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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Next week: the first two 2024 TDA Transportation Roundtables in La Crosse (10/10) and Eau Claire (10/11). Join the conversation w/ local officials & others about transportation infrastructure accomplishments and opportunities. Details/registration: https://ow.ly/zWbN50Ti4ZV
Madison has launched its new bus rapid transit (BRT) service, which will addresses the transportation needs of the growing area and continues the evolution of the city's public transit system.
City of Madison, Wis., launches BRT service, next-generation fare payment system
The BRT will offer service on Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A, B and F routes while the next-generation fare pay...
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Have you signed up to attend a 2024 TDA Transportation Roundtable near you? These breakfast meetings are coming to La Crosse, Eau Claire, Mosinee, and Ashwaubenon in Oct. Be sure to RSVP and join the conversation!
Details/registration: https://ow.ly/zWbN50Ti4ZV
Drexel Building Supply relies on WI's transpo network to move materials across state & beyond. Find out how a $2.4M award from WisDOT to extend rail track will result in cost savings, improved safety, reduced wear on roads. #TDASpotlight @wiscohwy
$2.4M rail funding for Wrightstown improves transportation efficiency, reduces heavy truck traffic...
Drexel Building Supply, a building materials manufacturer and supplier with a manufacturing facility in Wrightstown, rel...
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Data shows Milwaukee's traffic calming measures have helped reduce reckless driving and speeding in the city. Cities are changing the way they think about road design to make streets safer for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
How ‘traffic calming’ measures can help Wisconsin cities reduce speeding and make main streets...
Traffic calming efforts in Milwaukee show how other cities in the state can make their streets safer.
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The .@ASCETweets report card helps start a conversation about infrastructure - which includes transpo - & provides tool to gauge WI's progress. WI received “C+” for overall infrastructure score in '24; this is improvement from the "C" WI received in 2020.
Wisconsin gets a C+ on its infrastructure score card
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers ranked Wisconsin a "C+" in its latest infrastructur...
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