For more information, contact:

Aileen Switzer, WisDOT Bureau of Planning & Economic Development (608)
266-3662,
[email protected]

WisDOT seeks public comment on transportation plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public
comments on its draft
long-range transportation plan, Connections 2030. A public meeting
will be held in Milwaukee, WI,
at the Milwaukee County Downtown Transit Center, on Wednesday, Jan.
21, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Milwaukee-area residents are invited to attend to learn about the
plan, ask questions, and submit
comments.

WisDOT also welcomes comments and questions via telephone at (608)
266-8108, or on the Connections 2030 Web site at:
www.wiconnections2030.gov. Comments will be received until February
27, 2009.

Connections 2030 is a statewide, multimodal transportation plan that
provides a vision for
highways, local roads, air, water, rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit through the year 2030. Its
policies and recommendations direct WisDOT’s activities in areas such
as preserving transportation infrastructure and services, promoting
transportation safety, and supporting economic growth.

The plan will guide transportation decisions over the next 20 years.
It focuses on the transportation system’s ability to support the
preservation of transportation services and infrastructure, safe
travel on all modes, mobility for all citizens, security and
efficiency in all areas of operation, and economic
growth throughout Wisconsin.