Question of the Week
What’s the one road in Wisconsin you’d nominate for an immediate upgrade? Click HERE to answer!
Budget Breakdown: Transportation
This week’s Budget Breakdown is all about Transportation! Our budget invests in safer, stronger roads with a 3% annual increase in county and municipal general transportation aids, $100M in one-time funding for the Local Roads Improvement Program – Supplemental (LRIP-S), and $322.49M for the State Highway Rehabilitation Program—ensuring our roads remain safe, reliable, and well-maintained. On top of that, $600,000 for a work zone safety pilot program helps protect both drivers and workers. We’re also modernizing vehicle services with $4.5M to cover the ongoing costs of issuing license plates and introducing two new specialty plates: the sleek “Blackout” design and the bold black-and-yellow “Retro” plate, with $25 collected by DOT from each registration. Finally, $6M annually for driver education grants expands access to driver’s ed for more young people, improves road safety, and helps students gain independence and future job opportunities. These investments keep Wisconsin moving safely and efficiently today while building a stronger transportation system for tomorrow.
Investing in Local Roads & Safety
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Annual 3% increase in county and municipal general transportation aids (GTAs).
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$100M in one-time funding for the Local Roads Improvement Program – Supplemental (LRIP-S).
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$322.49M for the State Highway Rehabilitation (SHR) Program.
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$600,000 for a work zone safety pilot program.
Modernizing Vehicle Services
- $4.5M to cover the ongoing costs of issuing license plates.
- Introduced two new special license plates:
- “Blackout” Plate – white letters on a black background.
- “Retro” Plate – black letters on a yellow background.
- DOT would collect $25 from people registering vehicles with these plates.
Expanding Opportunities
- $500,000 for robotics league participation grants.
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Expanding access to hands-on STEM opportunities, fostering teamwork, and preparing Wisconsin students for the high-tech jobs of the future.
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Happy Labor Day!
Big shoutout to my staff—the hardest working team around. They put in so much work all year, we had to give them a federally mandated excuse to take the day off.
But on a serious note, thank you to all American workers whose dedication and effort keep our communities and country moving forward!
(Written by the Staff of Representative Gustafson)
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