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We’ve been busy with safety and work zone safety courses. Last week, Director Andi Bill presented on the and to the River Falls council and planning commission. This week, she was at Rock County DPW during their training day to talk about and .

Safe Streets 4 All national webinars (below) will be held in early March on different NOFO topics:

Action Plans: Thursday, March 7, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (EST)

Supplemental Planning and Demonstration: Friday, March 8, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (EST)

Implementation Grants: Wednesday, March 13, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (EST)

You can register for all 3 of these These will provide an overview of each topic as well as examples that have been applied for in the past.

Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants | US Department of Transportation The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is hosting informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants.

FHWA has released a short overview video of the Safe System Approach, designed to be shared with state and local stakeholders:

Safe System Approach The video provides an overview of the philosophy behind the Safe System Approach and uses a scenario that illustrates opportunities to save lives when SSA is...

Proven Safety Countermeasures (PSCs) in Rural Communities is a new compendium of 12 PSCs suited for rural roads! Here is the direct link:

https://highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/2024-01/FHWA_PSCs_in_Rural_Communities_508.pdf?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GOV%201125457&utm_content=

Check out an upcoming class with UNH T2 Center LTAP

Join us on Feb. 21 at 11am est for Building Your New DPW Facility
Is a new public works building or highway garage in your future? Then this virtual session is for you! Presenters will provide comprehensive insights and practical guidance to promote success of this significant infrastructure project. Hear from public works peers that completed the years-long process and cut the ribbon on their new facilities, as well as others that are close to breaking ground. They'll discuss lessons learned from the needs assessment and planning stage, site selection and design, budgeting/funding, project management, and community/stakeholder engagement.

By the end of this session, participants will have gained valuable insights into the crucial journey of planning, designing, and constructing a public works facility and will be better equipped to lead successful projects that contribute to the overall well-being and efficiency of their communities and teams.

A portion of this session will include facilitated Q&A with the presenters, so we appreciate any advance questions of interest to you, but will also take questions during the session.
Details and Registration
Questions or assistance registering? Contact [email protected]

Register for the Zoom meeting details:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Building Your New DPW Facility. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Is a new public works building or highway garage in your future? Then this session is for you! Presenters will provide comprehensive insights and practical guidance to promote success of this significant infrastructure project. Hear from public works peers that completed the years-long process and c...

Come check out our 2024 work zone safety and flagger course.

Work Zone Safety and Flagger Training - Transportation Information Center This course is based on WisDOT's specifications and intended county personnel to properly learn flagging operations on construction/maintenance projects.  

Check out three upcoming classes...two on work zone safety and flagger training and one on highway safety. Come join us!

Home - Transportation Information Center Workshops & Training Every year Wisconsin municipalities spend one billion dollars to repair and replace roads and bridges. There are nearly 100,000 miles of local roads in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Transportation Information Center was created in 1983 to help local highway officials manage their roa...

TOPS Lab is currently conducting a survey regarding Community Maps. Your responses to this survey will assist us in enhancing Community Maps and improving our future User Group meetings. The survey is brief and will only take about 5 minutes to complete. It will remain open until January 3rd. Please click the link below to visit the survey website (or copy and paste the link into your internet browser).

Survey Link:

User Group Survey Community Maps User Group Survey

Learn about winter storm operations and how to effectively use plowing, deicing chemicals, and abrasives to manage snow and ice. This course will also explore how to improve safety, maintain level of service, reduce environmental impact, and reduce costs.

Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations is offered both In-Person in Madison, WI and Live Online to accommodate your needs.

Online: September 29 – October 20, 2023
Madison, WI: October 10 – 11, 2023

Learn more and enroll now:
https://okt.to/qujY25

Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 Statewide Local Program Symposium for the upcoming 2024-2029 funding cycle on May 24.
Representatives from the WisDOT, Federal Highway Administration, and the University of Wisconsin Transportation Information Center (TIC) presented local transportation program updates.

For those who were unable to join us, the direct link to the recorded webinar can be accessed here:

The symposium covered a wide breadth of transportation topics. The subject matter will help inform local governments about many different funding programs and will include general information about the Surface Transportation Program,
the Carbon Reduction Program, the Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program, the Transportation Alternatives Program, and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality program.
WisDOT also presented information on Federal Discretionary Grants, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the Transportation Economic Assistance program, and other important Local Program topics.

WisDOT strongly encourages public agencies and other interested parties to view the video whether they have applied for funding through any of these programs in the past, plan to in the future, or currently have a project underway.

The 2023 Local Program Symposium agenda and link are now available on the WisDOT Local Program Symposiums webpage at:

We want to hear from you!! 2023 TIC User Survey:

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management 2023 Wisconsin Transportation Information Center (TIC) User Needs Survey

Applications for the current round of STP-Local, Local Bridge and TAP funding are available at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/highway/bil-lp-ffy23.aspx.

This FFY24 STP-Local supplemental solicitation has $2 million funding availability for construction project funding with project awards limited to $500,000. Only one application allowed per eligible sponsor.

The supplemental Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program solicitation is for both design and construction projects to be scheduled during FFY24-FFY26.

This solicitation introduces Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools (STARS). The STARS initiative simplifies the application and delivery of TAP projects in rural (population less than 5,000) areas of Wisconsin.

Applications for each of three programs are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Have questions about these funding oportunities? email [email protected]

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022. 

WisDOT’s main BIL webpage (https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/bil.aspx) has tips for communities on the application process and links to federal resources available through other programs, including the Local Program.

Unlocking billions of dollars available through BIL grants means successfully navigating the Discretionary Grant process. WisDOT’s online resources (https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/bildisc.aspx) can help you vie for these highly-competitive nationwide grants. Here are a few highlights:

Lunch and Learn- Lane Closure System 2.0 Update- Maintenance & Permit (Utility) focused. March 27 at Noon.

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TAP Program Makes Small Communities the STARS! This winter, communities of less than 5,000 people have a great opportunity to become more bike-friendly! Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has offered a supplemental Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) initiative aimed at serving rural non-urbanized communities called Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools or STARS.

The deadline for STARS project applications is 5:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023.

STARS projects are primarily for Safe Routes to School projects but proposals can also be submitted for infrastructure or planning. Learn more about the application process and eligibility: http://bit.ly/3Dctmoo

US DOT is collaborating with Midwest Urban Strategies (MUS) to hold a webinar on partnerships. MUS membership tends to be workforce organizations in DOL Region 5 plus Pittsburgh, PA. Here is a link for you to understand more about MUS (https://www.midwesturbanstrategies.com/about). To learn more about this initiative we would like to invite LTAPs, State DOTs and local agencies in this are to attend an informational webinar.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting to discuss partnerships between transportation and workforce development.

When: Feb 8, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://midwesturbanstrategies.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuCrrDsrEt1Cevf6rA6ph8rr0Mggl7J8

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Transportation + Workforce. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 million infrastructure workers will retire over the next ten years. How are we preparing to fill the bench?

Congratulations to the WI agencies on being successful on the Safe Streets 4 All opportunities!

SS4A 2022 Awards | US Department of Transportation On Feb. 1, 2023, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $800 million in grant awards for 510 communities through the first round of funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. These awards include 473 Action Plan Grants and 37 Implementation Grants.

Community Maps User Group Meeting

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Thank you to all who participated in the webinar, "Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY2023-2026 Solicitation".
For those who were unable to join us, the direct link to the recorded webinar can be accessed here:

Application materials and the slide deck from the webinar are available on the WisDOT BIL website:
--> Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) .

This supplemental BIL solicitation introduces a new TAP program component called Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools (STARS).
The STARS initiative is designed to simplify both the application and delivery of TAP projects in rural (population less than 5,000) areas of Wisconsin.
The application has been enhanced to include non-infrastructure options in the form of project packages.
These options allow potential applicants to easily choose between packages containing different activities (for example, Walk to School Day events and Youth Engagement programs) that best fit both their needs and budget.

While the focus of this supplemental BIL solicitation is on rural areas with populations of less than 5,000, WisDOT will accept applications
from communities within other population areas (for example, areas with populations of 5,000-50,000 or 50,000-200,000), but please note funding availability in these other areas is limited.

If you have any questions after viewing the webinar, please send them to this email address: .

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022. 

Thank you to all who participated in the webinar, "STP-Local and Local Bridge FFY2024-2026 Solicitation".
For those who were unable to join us, the direct link to the recorded webinar can be accessed here:

Application materials and the slide deck from the webinar about FFY24 STP- Local Solicitation are available on the WisDOT BIL website:
--> Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) .

This supplemental FFY24 STP-Local solicitation will have a $2 million total program funding availability and will exclusively focus on construction project funding.
Project awards will be limited to $500,000. Applications are limited to one per eligible sponsor.

The supplemental Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program solicitation is for both design and construction projects to be scheduled during the FFY24-FFY26 time period.

If you have any questions after viewing the webinar, please send them to this email address: .

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022. 

Check out WisDOT's new BIL webpage.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding Read about Wisconsin DOT’s plan for implementing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding.

WisDOT sent the following notice today regarding the BIL STP-Local program:

Application materials for a supplemental $2 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY24) Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-Local) project solicitation are now available on the WisDOT website.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allows states to fund up to 15% of STP-small urban and STP-Rural federal funding allocations on minor collectors and local roads. With this new flexibility, in spring 2022,
WisDOT created a new component of the STP program called STP-Local. This program component provides funding to roadways that previously were not eligible for federal funds through STP.
The roadway must be functionally classified as a Minor Collector or Local Road and must also be located outside of urbanized areas (a population of less than 50,000) to be eligible for STP-Local funds.

This supplemental STP-Local solicitation will have a $2,000,000 total program funding availability and will exclusively focus on construction projects which have designs already completed.
To be considered for funding in this FFY24 STP-Local solicitation, local agencies must apply by March 24, 2023.

The department will be conducting an informational webinar regarding this supplemental FFY24 BIL STP-Local project solicitation. Details on this webinar will be provided soon.

Application materials can be found on the WisDOT Local Assistance Programs BIL webpage:

If you have any questions related to these FFY24 BIL STP-Local application materials, please contact WisDOT Local Programs at:

Thank you,
WisDOT Local Programs

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022.

WisDOT sent the following notice about the BIL Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools component of TAP:

Application materials for a supplemental Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY23) thru Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (FFY26) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project solicitation are now available on the WisDOT website.
This supplemental BIL solicitation introduces a new TAP program component called Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools (STARS). The STARS initiative is designed to simplify both the application and delivery of
TAP projects in rural (population less than 5,000) areas of Wisconsin. The application has been enhanced to include non-infrastructure options in the form of project packages.
While the focus of this supplemental BIL solicitation is on rural areas with populations of less than 5,000, WisDOT will accept applications from communities within other population areas
(for example, areas with populations of 5,000-50,000 or 50,000-200,000), but please note funding availability in these other areas is limited.
To be considered for funding in this FFY23-26 TAP STARS solicitation, local agencies must apply by March 24, 2023.
The department will be conducting an informational webinar regarding this supplemental FFY23-26 BIL TAP STARS project solicitation. Details on this webinar will be provided soon.
Application materials can be found on the WisDOT Local Assistance Programs BIL webpage:
If you have any questions related to these FFY24 BIL TAP STARS application materials, please contact WisDOT Local Programs at:
Thank you,
WisDOT Local Programs

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022. 

WisDOT sent the following notice today about the BIL Local Bridge Program :

Application materials for the supplemental Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY23) thru Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (FFY26) Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program project solicitation are now available on the WisDOT website.
The BIL is expected to provide significant increases in federal transportation funding for the next four years; increased funding availability started in FFY22,
but additional program funding remains available for eligible applicants in subsequent program years. Time is of the essence in planning for the use of this additional federal funding.
As such, WisDOT is now soliciting for Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program design and construction projects for the FFY23-FFY26 time period. To be considered for funding in this FFY23-FFY26 solicitation, local agencies must apply by March 24, 2023.
The department will be conducting an informational webinar regarding this supplemental FFY23-FFY26 BIL project solicitation. Details on this webinar will be provided soon.
Application materials can be found on the WisDOT Local Assistance Programs BIL webpage:
If you have any questions related to these FFY23-FFY26 BIL Local Bridge application materials, please contact WisDOT Local Programs
Thank you,
WisDOT Local Programs

Wisconsin Department of Transportation FFY 2023 - 2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program Solicitation ​New BIL solicitations for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) - Local, Local Bridge and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) are available as of November 1, 2022. 

Enjoyed joining LTAP colleagues from North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Kentucky on a panel discussion talking about the LTAP resources to help public works agencies at APWA PWX in Charlotte, Nc

Here's a great flier about signs on WisDOT owned signs.

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In the first 3 months of 2022, fatal and serious injury crashes increased 34% from the previous 5-year average. The roads can be dangerous. We’re working with the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission and you to make our roads safer.

Home - Transportation Information Center Workshops & Training Every year Wisconsin municipalities spend one billion dollars to repair and replace roads and bridges. There are nearly 100,000 miles of local roads in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Transportation Information Center was created in 1983 to help local highway officials manage their roa...

Managing Public Works Activities with Ben Jordan, Program Director, Engineering Professional Development at UW-Madison aka the Transportation Information Center is the last, but definitely not the least important, segment.

The League's Local Government 101 Workshop was in Eau Claire today. Thanks to everyone who participated!

You can sign-up now for upcoming workshops, both in-person and via Zoom. Details and registration are here: https://lwm-info.org/.../Local-Government-101-Important...

Thanks to our sponsors! League Mutual Insurance and Stafford Rosenbaum LLP.

Photo thanks to Carrie Jensen, League Event Manager.