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August 2016 News and Update
8/31/2016
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September 29, 2016
7 p.m.
72 locations, one in each county
In this unprecedented event, county, city, town and village officials from
all 72 counties
in Wisconsin will gather to have their voices heard in
a simultaneous meeting
to bring attention to transportation. The meeting, which is open to the public, will focus on critical projects in your region and the need for the state to find a sustainable solution.
- Turn out to be counted. We can’t afford to wait any longer!
- Bring your list of most needed transportation projects or transportation concerns.
- Network with your colleagues from nearby cities, towns and villages.
Stay tuned for more information including your county’s location.
Information will be available
here
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Almost 350 Resolutions and Counting
The Just Fix It resolution count continues to grow. Almost 350 cities, counties, villages and towns have passed a resolution requesting state elected officials support a sustainable transportation solution. More roll in every day!
Click the image to view a larger map and a listing of the cities, towns, villages and counties that have passed the resolution.
And thanks to all the communities that have stepped up to show their support for transportation.
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TDA Needs Your Help - Put a Pin in It
Help us show legislators and the governor the condition of Wisconsin's transportation system and its impact on you and your community.
Go to
www.JustFixItWI.com, and with your phone, you can pin your location, take a picture of the issue and submit your transportation story. Of course, you can also do this on your computer, but it is just not as cool. And remember, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Recent post by Lester, I-43:
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I will vouch for all those who describe I-43 between Highway 60 and the Sheboygan County line as a 'washboard'. When traveling this stretch, especially between Jay Road and the Sheboygan County line in either direction, I travel in the left lane whenever possible."
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Representative Keith Ripp Letter to Governor Walker:
A request that all options be left on the table
August 17, 2016
"For me and farmers like me all over Wisconsin, every step of our trade requires efficient movement on our infrastructure, whether traveling from farm to field or moving product from farm to market," State Rep. Keith Ripp, R-Lodi wrote. "Leisure travel around the state is just as important. How can we ask tourists to vacation in Wisconsin travelling on deteriorating roads that may lengthen their trip and damage their vehicle?" read more
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Other Recent Media Coverage (since last update)
Click here for a complete listing.
William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke: Higher gas tax wouldn’t violate Scott Walker’s ‘no new tax’ pledge
The Cap Times
August 26, 2016
Lawmaker looks to public to solve transportation budget gridlock
Superior Telegram
August 25, 2016
County OKs car tax, Wausau puts it to voters
Wausau Daily Herald
August 23, 2016
City council likely to urge state officials to “Just Fix” transportation budget woes
1230 AM WCLO
August 18, 2016
George Mitchell: Southeast Wisconsin Freeways – A rough road ahead?
Right Wisconsin
August 18, 2016
Communities turn to wheel tax for road maintenance
Spooner Advocate
August 15, 2016
The Rice Lake Chronotype Editorial: Something has to give
The Rice Lake Chronotype
August 8, 2016
Green Bay Press-Gazette Editorial: Paying for roads at critical juncture
Green Bay Press-Gazette
August 6, 2016
Rough road ahead for transportation
The Star News Online
August 3, 2016
Beloit Daily News Editorial: Lead must come from legislators
Beloit Daily News
August 3, 2016
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial: State falling short on roads
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 31, 2016
George Mitchell: Wisconsin needs a higher gas tax
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 30, 2016
Scott Walker wants to green-light east-west I-94 project
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 30, 2016
Wisconsin faces nearly $1 billion shortfall on roads
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 27, 2016
Wisconsin State Journal Editorial: Motorists here pay less to drive cars
Wisconsin State Journal
July 27, 2016
State looks to fill holes in road, transportation funding
WISC-TV Madison
July 27, 2016
George Mitchell: Another fact check on transportation funding
Right Wisconsin
July 25, 2016
Looming crisis: Stagnant state transportation funding leaves municipal roads in trouble
La Crosse Tribune
July 24, 2016
George Mitchell: A transportation fact check
Right Wisconsin
July 19, 2016
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TDA Fly-in to Return in 2018
With a new administration coming to DC in 2017, there is increased demand for convention space next spring. This combined with a tight schedule of conflicting events has made securing hotel space during March or April really tough. And moving the event to May would bring the event squarely into the construction season and perhaps be a challenge for those involved with the 2017-2019 state budget process.
So TDA’s plan is to focus on state funding and the Just Fix It campaign in the first part of 2017, while we will begin planning the 2018 Fly-in. We will continue to monitor federal transportation issues and provide opportunities for members to provide input to our congressional delegation.
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Save the Date
- TDA Annual Meeting: Tuesday, November 15th in Madison
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Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
10 East Doty Street, Suite 201 | Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-7044 | general@tdawisconsin.org
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