Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Zoom in later today on SE WI '21-'24 transportation spending

There is an opportunity later today for transit users, biking enthusiasts and environmental activists to weigh in on $822 million in proposed public spending in SE Wisconsin through 2024.

Zoom registration information and subsequent comment options are in the text, below: 

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT TIP
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 3
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT 2021-2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Commission has prepared a draft regional transportation improvement program (TIP) listing all arterial highway, public transit, and other transportation improvement projects proposed to be carried out by State and local governments over the next four years (2021-2024) in the seven-county Southeastern Wisconsin Region. The TIP indicates the transportation system improvement priorities of State and local governments in Southeastern Wisconsin by their programming of projects to be undertaken in each of the next four years. The draft 2021-2024 TIP contains 378 projects representing a total potential investment in transportation improvements and services of $2.64 billion over the next four years.
Total Funding in the First Year of the 2021-2024 TIP
HEAR MORE AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
The draft 2021-2024 TIP is available for review and comment through December 3, 2020. Comments can be provided during the virtual public informational meeting or by submitting written comments, as detailed below. 

  • Virtual Public Informational Meeting – A virtual public meeting on the draft 2021-2024 TIP will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This meeting will begin with a brief presentation by Commission staff on the draft TIP, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide comments in real time. Presentation slides and a recording will be made available after the meeting if participants are unable to attend.

Those interested in participating in the meeting will need to register in advance. Individuals without internet access can register by calling the Commission’s office Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at 262-953-3252.
  • Written Comments – Comments may be provided through Thursday, December 3, 2020, via U.S. mail, fax, e-mail, or using the comment form through the TIP webpage. Please contact:

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1607
W239 N1812 Rockwood Drive
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53187-1607
Phone: 262-262-953-3252  Fax: 262-547-1103
E-mail: TIP@sewrpc.org
To review the draft 2021-2024 TIP and provide comments, please visit sewrpc.org/tip or click on the link below:
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission | P.O. Box 1607Waukesha, WI 53187-9961

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