Newsletters

The November 2020 Newsletter is now available.

Stories include:

WisDOT submits budget request;
Transportation Project Commission scheduled to meet;
Voters approve 94% of transportation investment ballot measures;
FCC releases ruling on 5.9 GHz band usage; and
Mark O’Connell TDA’s 2020-2021 president

2020

October 2020 Newsletter

TDA 2020 virtual Annual Meeting;
Stretch of I-94 designated alternative fuel corridor;
Connect 2050 offers virtual open house;
Governor Walz (MN) signs $1.9B infrastructure bonding bill; and
On The Go Podcast: Winneconne’s Boucher discusses community’s new award-winning bridge

September 2020 Newsletter

TDA 2020 virtual Annual Meeting
Senate on deadline to extend surface transportation programs, government funding
ASCE releases Wis. infrastructure report card
Wisconsin plans for self-driving cars
Milwaukee BRT project moves forward

July/August 2020 Newsletter

I-94 East-West project to move forward
WisDOT seeks public input on multimodal transportation plan
House passes transportation spending bill
House advances WRDA 2020 bill
New TDA website live
On The Go Podcast: Biking soars during pandemic

June 2020

House to take up surface transportation as part of a larger infrastructure package
Summer travel plan predictions: AAA expects car travel to remain strong
I-94 North-South project wraps
Only a fraction of a gas tax increase is passed on at the pump
On The Go Podcast: Traffic changes during COVID-19

May 2020

WisDOT talks COVID-19, revenue impacts
Jim Peterson receives ARTBA honor
On The Go Podcasts: Transportation during COVID-19
House passes another round of economic relief legislation
Rural transportation network backlog

April 2020

Traffic at historically low levels during COVID-19 outbreak, revenue drops
More than 20 organization sign on to Wisconsin delegation letter
Congress passes $480 billion COVID-19 relief package
Wisconsin receives CARES Act funds
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast episode: The role of essential workers and the importance of transportation during national emergency

March 2020

Wisconsin construction projects to continue with new safety precautions
WisDOT responding to COVID-19
Congress passes $2 trillion stimulus bill
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast episode: Construction industry helps to protect frontline health care providers, featuring Pat Goss

February 2020

The condition of Wisconsin rural roads becomes national news
TDA launches new publication: About TIME newsletter
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast episode: Golf and Wisconsin’s economy, featuring Gary D’Amato
Michigan to borrow $3.5B for roads
Trump administration releases FY 2021 budget request

January 2020

House democrats & GOP put forward infrastructure priorities
$75 million Multimodal Local Supplement Program, $1.47 billion in reported needs
Trump administration announces streamlining of environmental approval process
ACEC/ WisDOT 2020 Transportation Improvement Conference and other upcoming events

2019

December 2019

Holiday travel numbers
Transportation Projects Commission meets after 5-year hiatus
Congress passes FY2020 funding bills, $4 billion in supplemental transportation funding
Connecticut lawmakers delay vote on transportation plan

November 2019

TDA Annual Meeting recap: It’s About Time
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcasts look at (1) the state’s Christmas tree industry and (2) National Apprenticeship Week November 11 – 17
TDA’s column: making the connection with new bus service to Sun Prairie
December 6 deadline for $75 million local transportation grant program
Almost 90% of transportation measures pass
President signs continuing resolution, repeals $7.6 billion rescission

October 2019

TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast looks at the importance of transportation in agri-business success
TDA’s column: In Wisconsin, taking the road less traveled is worth it
Michigan road funding at a standstill
National freight report highlights growing capacity challenges

September 2019

TDA Annual Meeting November 7
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast looks at the link between infrastructure and commercial real estate
WisDOT announces criteria for $75 million multimodal grant program
Transportation commissioner talks gas tax, debt service fee

August 2019

Share your support as the U.S. Senate Committee takes the first step with highway reauthorization
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcast looks at launch of new low-risk bridge pilot program
Wisconsin ports boost the economy
Two Wisconsin transportation projects win MAASTO awards, zoo interchange project selected as “Top 12” project

June/July 2019

Executive Director Debby Jackson pens op-ed for the Kenosha Daily News
Aviation industry boosts Wisconsin’s economy
WisDOT final intermodal report available
EPW releases highway reauthorization proposal
Wisconsin laborers open expanded training center

May 2019

Turnout for Transportation Capitol Edition well-timed to deliver Just Fix It message
A special thank you to Turnout for Transportation sponsors
TDA’s Column: Does the legislature have a sustainable plan for transportation?
WisDOT announces hundreds of highway projects at risk

April 2019

Turnout for Transportation Capitol Edition
Thank you to 2019 Fly-in participants and sponsors
TDA’s latest “On the Go” podcasts
Wisconsin State Journal editorial: Don’t Stall Fix to Wisconsin’s Crumbling Roads
Transportation and Innovation Expo and other upcoming events

March 2019

TDA’s Column: Pay now or pay more later
TDA’s “On the Go” Podcast looks at governor’s budget proposal
Journal Times editorial: Find a road to agreement

February 2019

Politifact rating of statement about Wisconsin road conditions
Case study: The Problem is Defined, the Options are Known
TDA’s column: To gauge the public’s appetite for transportation fix, ask about costs AND benefits
TDA launches new podcast titled “On the Go”
Chris Klein column: Motorists understand the need for more road money
TDA Fly-in information

January 2019

Secretary Thompson on UPFRONT with Mike Gousha
Midwest states facing transportation funding choice
Good press from states that passed gas tax increases in prior years
TDA Fly-in information and other upcoming events

2018

December 2018

TDA statement on Thompson appointment
Thompson farewell message to TDA members
TDA’s Wisconsin 12 Days of Christmas
TDA Fly-in information

November 2018

TDA Annual Meeting
Voters once again show support for transportation investment
More than 54 million Americans to travel this Thanksgiving
Senate passes ballast water measure
Allison Bussler TDA’s 2018-2019 president

September/October 2018

TRIP Report: Wisconsin motorists lose $6.8 billion per year driving on rough, congested and outdated roads
Fall forums
New case studies
FAA reauthorization, waiting for president’s signature

August 2018

News coverage
August case studies
96% of state lawmakers who voted for gas tax increase win ’18 primaries
Fall forums

July 2018

Majority of Wisconsin voters say roads in fair or poor condition
Eau Claire County enacts $30 wheel tax
Wisconsin’s roads: Failing to plan costs us more than money, it costs us time
Great Lakes shipping supports 237,000 jobs

June 2018

Rough Road Tour continues in Eau Claire and Marathon counties
TDA case study: Spending problem or revenue problem?
AAA predicts new Independence Day holiday travel record
Other JFI media coverage

May 2018

2018 Fly-in to DC recap and thanks to sponsors
La Crosse County Rough Road Tour
Detour: Wisconsin farmers cope with new bridge restrictions
Other JFI media coverage
Policy Forum releases report on wheel tax, generates news coverage around state

April 2018

2018 Fly-in to DC
Just Fix It update
Association notes

March 2018

2018 Fly-in to DC
Thompson: Wisconsin’s roads crumble while difficult decisions are delayed
Congress passes 2018 Omnibus bill
New TRIP report highlights high rate of fatal crashes involving elderly
INFRA grants to be announced in June, hopefully
2017 traffic at record levels in US, Wisconsin

February 2018

2018 Fly-in to DC
Recent media coverage
Tolling in the news
Madison Metro struggles to make capital replacements and plan for future, funding the issue
New gas tax to raise nearly $150 million in 2018 to Fix SC’s crumbling roads
Congress reaches two-year budget deal
Trump infrastructure investment plan released
AEM Poll: 81% want Congress to pass infrastructure bill in 2018

January 2018

2018 Fly-in to DC
Recent media coverage
Possible outline of Trump infrastructure package surfaces

2017

December 2017

Recent media coverage
Fiscal Bureau: Foxconn roads could draw $134 million from other state highway projects
Record-breaking 107 million Americans to celebrate holidays away from home

November 2017

Local governments are stepping up to address crumbling roads
Recent media coverage
Iowa, Nebraska road projects see boost from gas tax increase
Voters overwhelmingly support transportation investment
Congress’s 12 days of Christmas
Trucking industry says gas tax increase is the only way to pay for infrastructure

October 2017

TDA’s Craig Thompson Column: Wisconsinites deserve better roads
Recent media coverage
Support improvement of Highway 23 Corridor
State and local officials are asked to complete survey on highway maintenance workforce issues
Tom Bressner TDA’s 2017-2018 President

September 2017

Thank you for your support
Recent media coverage
Annual Meeting recap

August 2017

TDA Annual Meeting
Recent media coverage
New national poll shows overwhelming support for infrastructure spending
Congress will likely need more time to finish appropriations process

July 2017

A conservative case for a gas tax hike by Dave Prosser
Recent media coverage
Oregon legislature passes $5.3 billion transportation funding bill
With funding in place, Indiana kicks off 20-year transportation plan
And South Carolina launches 10-year plan to rebuild the state’s highway system

June 2017

TDA Poll: Wisconsinites overwhelmingly oppose delaying critical interstate projects in Milwaukee
TDA factsheets highlight significant issues
Recent media coverage
Over 250 House members sign letter seeking long-term fix to Highway Trust Fund
West Virginia Legislature passes $135 million annual transportation funding bill

May 2017

May 10th Capitol day
TDA Just Fix It factsheet: how Wisconsin’s transportation funding challenge affects more than just roads
Recent media coverage
2018 Trump budget and infrastructure plan
South Carolina fifth state to raise gas tax this year

April 2017

May 10th Capitol day
TDA Just Fix It factsheet highlights states that have stepped up to fund transportation
Recent media coverage
Business coalition: I-94 East-West a vital economic connection
Trump tax plan silent on transportation funding

March 2017

Poor road conditions, less funding proposed
Recent media coverage
States continue to look for ways to fund transportation
U.S. infrastructure rated a D+
Trump’s budget cuts transportation by 13 percent
April 24th economic forum in Milwaukee
May 10th Capitol day

February 2017

TDA issues audit fact sheet
Recent media coverage
$2 billion needed to repair Wisconsin bridges
Indiana House Republicans pass gas tax increase
Us traffic continues to grow, sets new record
Trump infrastructure plan likely to take a backseat until 2018

January 2017

WisDOT audit won’t close $1 billion funding gap
Good news on revenue front, framework for possible deal
Recent media coverage
Tennessee’s Republican governor seeks gas tax hike as part of plan to build economy
Indiana: Transportation a top budget issue, $1.2 billion plan proposed
Report identifies almost $1 trillion in needed transportation investment

2016

December 2016

Transportation hearing highlights the high cost of doing nothing
Just Fix It update
Holiday travel to reach highest level on record according to AAA
Federal continuing resolution keeps funds flowing through April 28th
Congress passes water bill

November 2016

Transportation hearing
Trump nominates former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to be Transportation Secretary
Dave Brose TDA’s 2016-2017 President
Just Fix It update

October 2016