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For Immediate Release: Obama Administration Awards High Speed Rail Funds to Wisconsin Madison, Jan. 28 – Statement of WISPIRG Director Bruce Speight on today’s announcement from the Obama administration that Wisconsin will receive $823 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to prepare for high speed rail in the state. Continue reading Obama Administration Awards High Speed Rail Funds to Wisconsin For more information contact:Rachel Strauch-Nelson, (608) 266-4611 Joshua Wescott, (608) 267-8823 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/4/2009Issued By: County ExecutiveView only releases from County Executive Mayors Dave Cieslewicz, Joe Chase, Jay Allen and Kurt Sonnentag and County Executive Kathleen Falk announced their appointments to the Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today. “I’m pleased to be taking this important step forward,” Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said. “An RTA will allow us to improve and expand our bus service, as well as explore options for a regional transit system. I’m confident that we are bringing together qualified appointees that will move us toward the goal of truly regional transit.” Continue reading Mayors, County Executive make Appointments to Dane County RTA Gov. Jim Doyle’s announcement Tuesday of a revised framework for establishing and funding DOYLE OFFERS NEW PLAN FOR TRANSIT IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN Gov. Doyle on Monday offered a new plan to continue planning for the KRM commuter service and to improve bus and rail service in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine. Doyle’s plan would:
U.S. Dept. of Transportation U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $3.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for transit upgrades and improvements in Wisconsin. For Immediate Release Carla Vigue, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced an agreement with the Spanish train manufacturer Talgo to put two Talgo train sets into service in Wisconsin and to establish new assembly and maintenance facilities in the state. The rail car assembly plant will support the delivery of Talgo trains throughout the country. For immediate release Contact: Bruce Speight Statement of Bruce Speight, Transportation Policy Analyst for the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, on a historic day for intercity passenger rail in Wisconsin. Governor Doyle announced today an agreement with Talgo, the Spanish train manufacturer, that will bring jobs to Wisconsin manufacturing and maintaining high-speed passenger rail. For Immediate Release Grigsby urges Compromise on Southeast RTA, Parks, that will strengthen Wisconsin Madison – State Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) asked legislative colleagues today to find a compromise regarding the implementation of a Southeast Regional Transit Authority and the 2008 Milwaukee County referendum. As Senate and Assembly leaders move toward a conference committee to resolve differences between their respective budget bills, Representative Grigsby urged them to acknowledge the needs and wishes of people throughout Southeast Wisconsin. WISCONSIN ALLIANCE OF CITIES Date: June 16, 2009 To: Honorable members, Wisconsin Legislature The Wisconsin Alliance of Cities is among the many transit advocates that are thankful that the Assembly added significantly to the ability of communities to band together to provide public transportation to our citizens. Continue reading Letter to WI Legislature from the WI Alliance of Cities News Advisory: 6/16/2009 New WISPIRG Report Bolsters Case for RTAs, Enhanced Transit in Wisconsin Who: What: A new WISPIRG report will provide data on transportation trends in the state and how RTAs and enhanced transit can create jobs, support economic development, and prepare Wisconsin to meet the 21st century challenges of traffic congestion, fluctuating gas prices, dependence on oil, and global warming pollution. When: Where: 1000 Friends of Wisconsin Fox Valley, Chippewa Valley Big Winners in Regional Transit Authority Legislation Assembly Democrats gave local communities a big economic boost by endorsing Regional Transit Authorities for Dane County, the Chippewa Valley, the Fox Valley and making improvements to the southeastern Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee RTA. “The Assembly Democrats have taken action to dramatically improve transit in Wisconsin, which in turn will provide a strong local boost for economic growth. 1000 Friends of Wisconsin thanks them for their historic vote,” said Steve Hiniker, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. For Immediate Release Contact: Joshua Wescott, Office of the County Executive Pending Voter Approval, State Budget Amendment Would Mean Better Roads, More Transportation Options for Dane County The State Budget bill voted on by lawmakers in the State Assembly today would enable Dane County to make comprehensive improvements to its transportation system. Thanks to a budget amendment from State Representative Sondy Pope-Roberts, funding collected through an RTA could be used for local road projects in addition to improving transportation options like buses, commuter rail, and para-transit. “Given Dane County is the fastest growing county in the state, it’s critical we have the most efficient and safest transportation system to help people get around,” County Executive Kathleen Falk said. “Comprehensive transportation improvements including better roads, more buses, para-transit, and rail is good for business and people getting to work — it also reduces pressure on property taxes.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information, Contact: Rep. Roger Roth (608) 266-7500 Rep. Madison- Representative Roger Roth (R-Grand Chute) is shocked at the ham-handed efforts of the Assembly Democrats effort to ‘fix’ the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) language in the state budget. Representative Penny Bernard Schaber offered the policy amendment which includes a mandated sales tax and RTA, sidestepping voter approval. After the Joint Committee on Finance removed the Fox Valley from the budget Bill, Representative Roth offered to work together to get a federal waiver to deal with the anticipated drop in federal funding after the 2010 census. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 STEVENS POINT – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Central Wisconsin will benefit from transit projects in 14 small urban areas and 32 non-urbanized areas around Wisconsin. The projects, totaling about $3.8 million for the area, are possible through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding that has been appropriated for the state. “Investments that make travel safer, easier and more affordable will not only improve our quality of life, they will help get our economy back on track,” Governor Doyle said. “Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we have the opportunity to make strategic improvements to our infrastructure that will help get people to work and will add lasting value to our economy.” The Central Wisconsin projects include the following: Continue reading Governor Doyle Approves Central Wisconsin Transit Projects for ARRA Funding For Immediate Release: Contact: Kevin Little RTAs Provide Transportation Options for Business and Employees (Madison) – To encourage regional transportation and increase economic competitiveness, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) urged state legislators today to enable creation of a Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) as part of the state budget bill. Current law requires state approval before municipalities can create an RTA. GMCC Executive Vice President Delora Newton believes an RTA could be an efficient mechanism to manage regional transportation initiatives in Dane County. Continue reading RTAs Provide Transportation Options for Business and Employees |
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