Wisconsin's Transportation by the Numbers. (TRIP, 8/18/2018)
Despite the modest funding increase provided by the FAST Act, numerous projects to improve the condition and expand the capacity of Wisconsin’s roads, highways, bridges and transit systems will not be able to proceed without a substantial boost in state or local transportation funding. If Wisconsin is unable to complete needed transportation projects it will hamper the state’s ability to improve the condition and efficiency of its transportation system or enhance economic development opportunities and quality of life.
Original 8/30/2018 post, "Transportation funding: The facts belie Scott Walker's Twitter boasts", starts here.
Wisconsin DOT report shows total transportation funding has fallen under Scott Walker. (Capital Times, 8/29/2018)
Funding for major highway development decreased 31%. According to a DOT report on 2018-2019 budget trends released last week, spending has fallen across every road program, including major highway development, local road aid and assistance and southeast Wisconsin freeways, which saw the most dramatic decline.
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