This month, we’re celebrating 30 years of advocacy while looking ahead to the next 30. There’s still time to weigh in on Wisconsin’s Draft Active Transportation Plan 2050 before the October 24 deadline, and your Target Circle votes can help support our work through the end of the year. Plus, we’re sharing updates on Southeast Wisconsin passenger rail, parking reform, affordable housing, connected Northwoods trails, and the latest research on data centers.
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Wisconsin’s Draft Active Transportation Plan 2050: A Long-Awaited Step That Needs More Ambition, Detail, and Accountability
After nearly 30 years without an updated statewide plan, WisDOT needs to go further. Read 1000 Friends of Wisconsin’s 10 recommendations for a stronger, more actionable plan, and share your comments with WisDOT by October 24, 2026.
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What can a week in Southeast Alaska teach us about climate action in Wisconsin? Raphie Torralba reflects on an immersive climate leadership retreat.
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Don’t miss what’s happening across Wisconsin! From our 30th anniversary celebration and the future of I-794 to the connection between housing and transportation, there’s a lot to catch up on. Plus, get the latest on Better Streets Madison, hear from Executive Director Trevor Roark, and learn how you can share your own housing story.
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On August 24, we hosted a community forum in Stevens Point (+ virtual webinar option) exploring how parking policies shape the development, affordability, and future of our communities.
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Join us at the The District 11 Book Club, a free community discussion group hosted by Madison District 11 Alder Bill Tishler. On September 23, we will be discussing the book Transportation and the Shape of Cities and will be joined by author, Christoph Spieler.
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