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.
Regional Turnout for Transportation Roundtables Recap
Thank you for joining us for an engaging roundtable discussion on Wisconsin's transportation future. The series began in mid‑May in Northeast Wisconsin (Appleton area) and continued with five additional events across the state: Southwest [...]
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 (8.5)
Newsletter (8.5) stories include: WisDOT releases August TPC report, warns of potential two-year delay for I-94 East-West; 600+ local funding resolutions and growing; Small bridge program demand highlights continuing infrastructure needs; New passenger cars coming [...]
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Highlighting how transportation keeps Wisconsin moving
Milwaukee County Transit System Secures $14.7 Million to Modernize Aging Facilities
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is addressing aging infrastructure at facilities that support daily bus operations and maintenance.
Alexander Field Lands FAA Grant for Terminal Modernization
South Wood County Airport-Alexander Field in Wisconsin Rapids will undertake a full modernization and rehabilitation of its terminal building.
Town of Jefferson Awarded Nearly $2 Million Grant for Will Road Upgrades
Will Road in the Town of Jefferson serves a mix of residential, agricultural, and business traffic, connecting County Trunk Y with Jaeckel Road east of Jefferson and Fort Atkinson.
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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Two rebuilt rest areas on I-43 between Manitowoc and Green Bay are soon reopening after a $20.4M / 16 month renovation. The upgrades add 71 semitrailer spaces, ADA-compliant facilities, and improved infrastructure to reduce roadside parking and driver fatigue.
WisDOT seeks public input on a proposed rehabilitation of six bridges in Eau Claire County carrying I-94 over WIS 37 and the Chippewa River. The bridges, built in the 1960s, are due for repairs. Comments are due by this Friday, August 7.
Summer is one of the best times to bike in Wisconsin — but heads up: September is statistically the most dangerous month for bicycle-vehicle crashes in the state.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and stay safe on the road.
Madison's bus system topped 12.3 million riders in 2025 — the first full year of Bus Rapid Transit service and a new contactless fare system. The BRT line alone drew over 2.2 million passengers, and ridership has grown steadily nearly every year since 2020.
Nine new passenger cars are coming to the Amtrak Hiawatha Milwaukee-Chicago line this fall, increasing ing total capacity to approximately 388 passengers per train (up from 260-280). The first cars enter service in September, with the full fleet expected to be operational by Nov.
Today is National Waterpark Day, and Wisconsin is home to some of the best in the country — including Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World. Getting there depends on the roads, highways, and infrastructure that connect Wisconsin communities.
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