News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $248 Million for Local Infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects Across Wisconsin

Office of the Governor, May 13, 2026

Amtrak debate could return to Wisconsin in this year’s governor’s race

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 1, 2026

Over $135M awarded to local communities for 300 road improvement projects

In Business Madison, April 30, 2026

Historic Wilson Street office building poised to become Madison Amtrak station

Wisconsin State Journal, April 29, 2026

Second round of funding provides $117M for Wisconsin roads

In Business Madison, April 21, 2026

Proposed Hiawatha West extension would yield $20M in visitor spending, Amtrak says

WisBusiness, April 20, 2026

Wisconsin DOT hoping to pump the brakes on EV users’ range anxiety

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 16, 2026

Amtrak’s plans to restore passenger rail in Madison are on track

The Capital Times, April 15, 2026

Wisconsin ranks among the states with the worst roads, report says

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 13, 2026

Junction ahead: A Madison train stop is possible but nothing like the hi-speed rail plans of 16 years ago

WisBusiness, April 3, 2026

Milwaukee won’t get red light cameras after lawmakers didn’t vote on legislation to allow them

Spectrum News 1, March 30, 2026

Governor candidate Tom Tiffany calls to end Wisconsin emissions tests

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 30, 2026

Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays

Wisconsin Examiner, March 26, 2026

Madison gets national attention for keeping electric buses working through winter

Spectrum News 1, March 18, 2026

Amtrak plans to bring passenger trains to Madison by 2030

Wisconsin State Journal, March 6, 2026

Safety top of mind as lawmakers push for fully autonomous vehicles in Wisconsin

WKOW, February 25, 2026

Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin

Grist, February 23, 2026

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin

Spectrum News 1, February 13, 2026

Wisconsin drivers order more than 10,000 blackout, retro plates in first month

Fox 11, February 9, 2026

Self-driving vehicle bill comes under fire in committee hearing

WisBusiness, February 4, 2026

Wisconsin keeps $62M in EV infrastructure funds with lawsuit win

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2026

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority

Spectrum News 1, January 26, 2026

Blackout and butter yellow Wisconsin license plates now available

WKOW, January 9, 2026

Proposal seeks to bring driverless cars to Wisconsin communities

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 8, 2026

New bill would pave the way for autonomous vehicles on Wisconsin roads

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 31, 2025

WisDOT fixes accounting error found in audit of state financial report

Wisconsin Examiner, December 22, 2025

WisDOT: Move Over law expansion will protect motorists

WMTV, December 9, 2025

Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 9, 2025

Legislators urge end to emissions inspections

Greater Milwaukee Today, December 4, 2025

$1B in broadband funding approved for Wisconsin

Insight on Business, December 2, 2025

Wheel taxes in Wisconsin would need voter OK under state bill debated at hearing

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2025

Wisconsin awards $14M in EV charging grants to 26 projects across the state

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 17, 2025

Nearly half of Wisconsinites will pay wheel tax by end of 2025

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 13, 2025

Safety advocates urge stronger ignition interlock laws in Wisconsin

WKOW, November 12, 2025

Wheel taxes would require voter approval under Wisconsin GOP bill

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 3, 2025

Wisconsin family sues Tesla over crash that killed 5

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 5, 2025

Gov. Tony Evers signs bills banning license plate ‘flippers’ and targeting reckless drivers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 31, 2025

Wisconsin lawmakers’ latest idea to tackle reckless driving uses new tech to limit speed

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 23, 2025

Governor Tony Evers, WisDOT announce over $145 million to improve Wisconsin roads

WMTV, October 21, 2025

What are license plate ‘flippers,’ the devices soon to be illegal in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 16, 2025

More Wisconsin counties, municipalities turning to local wheel tax

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 13, 2025

Starting Oct. 1, getting a driver’s license or vehicle title will be more expensive

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 28, 2025

Kwik Trip expands electric vehicle infrastructure following federal funding pause

Milwaukee Business Journal, September 23, 2025

Legislature’s new passenger rail caucus wants to see train service open the throttle

Wisconsin Examiner, September 15, 2025

Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line

Urban Milwaukee, September 10, 2025

Milwaukee lawmakers propose spending $60 million to rebuild roads with traffic-calming features

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 27, 2025

Charging station project revived after Trump administration temporarily pulled the plug

Wisconsin Examiner, August 20, 2025

Commission approves over $110M in projects across Wisconsin

InBusiness, August 7, 2025

Wisconsin trucking companies react to Trump administration’s ‘pro-trucker package’

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 1, 2025

Evers, WisDOT announce $174M to improve state’s local roads, highways

InBusiness, July 15, 2025