Latest Newsletter (8.21)

Laurel Cavalluzzo2025-08-21T21:44:14-05:00August 21, 2025|

Re-VITAL-ize campaign spotlights need to fix aging community highways, Wisconsin transportation funding;
Save the date: TDA Annual Meeting Nov. 13;
Wisconsin launches I-94 East-West freeway overhaul, completion timeline hinges on future funding;
Revised plan for Black Hawk Bridge moving forward;
Wisconsin sees surge in off-road vehicle deaths: 27 fatalities already in 2025;
Senate committee DOT funding bill $4.6B larger than House version;
Secretary Duffy unveils streamlined EV charger program, WI EV RPF resumes;
TDA podcast: Madison's new, accelerated commercial pilot training program; and
August project spotlights

TDA: On The Go Podcast

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.

Dr. Chris Johnson, a seasoned pilot and flight instructor, joins TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson on the latest On The Go podcast to discuss his role in the innovative Professional Aeronautics Certification (PAC) program at Madison College, developed in partnership with Wisconsin Aviation. The duo explores the creation of this accelerated aviation training program, designed to provide a fast-track pathway for aspiring commercial pilots and a wide range of aviation careers.

Chris shares his lifelong passion for aviation, sparked at an early age, and draws on his over 20 years of experience as a pilot, flight instructor, engineer, and professor. He explains how this expertise informs his mission to create accessible, career-focused programs that cater to recent high school graduates and those seeking a second career. Highlighting the global pilot shortage, Chris emphasizes the urgent need for skilled aviation professionals and outlines how the PAC program addresses this demand. He also offers valuable insights into what prospective students can expect from the program and the rewarding opportunities awaiting them in the aviation industry.

Find out more about the PAC program: https://www.wisconsinaviation.com/flight-school-rentals/professional-aeronautics-certificate

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TDA On The Go 61: Fast-Tracking Aviation Careers with Dr. Chris Johnson

August 20, 2025

TDA Wisconsin

TDA On The Go 60: Thank You, Jim Griesbach

July 15, 2025

TDA Wisconsin

TDA On The Go 59 – The Governor’s Budget: What’s Next with Brian Fraley

February 26, 2025

Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin

TDA On The Go 58 – Meet The New President (Jerry Deschane)