Governor Highlights Transportation Investments During Stops in Wausau, Green Bay |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Tuesday, 20 August 2019 10:03 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/highway-crowded-s5.jpg MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers met local officials and public works staff last week in Wausau and Green Bay to highlight the important role that a quality transportation system plays in public safety, Wisconsin’s economy and quality of life.
The 2019–2021 state budget invests in all transportation modes including state and local roadways, coupled with the lowest level of borrowing in 20 years. Key provisions include:
“Along with investing in the state highway system, we’re providing municipalities with additional resources to help them prioritize and complete badly needed improvements to local roadways,” Gov. Evers said. “While the recently approved state budget represents an important step forward in addressing transportation needs, my hope is to work cooperatively with elected state officials to identify a sustainable, long-term transportation funding solution.” Gov. Evers also helped debut the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s podcast “Transportation Connects Us.” In the first episode, Gov. Evers and WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson discuss Wisconsin’s transportation challenges and opportunities. The podcast is available at https://wisdot.libsyn.com. |
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