Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Tuesday that the Badger State has gotten over $134 million for transportation funding for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.
“Since 2019, we’ve improved more than 5,800 miles of roads and highways across the state, but there is more work to be done to ensure municipalities have the support and resources they need to keep fixing the darn roads,” said Governor Evers. “We will continue to work together with our local partners to ensure Wisconsinites have safe, reliable transportation and infrastructure to maintain our economy’s momentum.”
Local governments in Wisconsin can expect to see over $526 million in General Transportation Aids financial assistance this year for transportation projects. Total funding for all local programs makes up almost one-third of the state transportation budget.
“Efficient and resilient transportation infrastructure depends on the first and last mile,” said WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson. “Cooperation with local governments across Wisconsin is central to making good investments in our roads, and I want to thank all the municipal leaders who work with us to improve transportation.”
The first quarter payments made in January were $131,534,194.35 to local units of government for General Transportation Aids, $3,015,874.21 to municipalities for Connecting Highway Aids, and $255,975.00 to Milwaukee County for Expressway Policing Aids.
General Transportation Aids help cover the costs of constructing, maintaining, and operating roads and streets under local jurisdiction. Connecting Highway Aids reimburse municipalities for maintenance and traffic control of certain state highways within municipalities. Expressway Policing Aids help the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department with the costs of patrolling expressways within the county.
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Source: WEAU.com
