Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has released a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) that seeks to expand 3.5 miles of Interstate 94, through historic neighborhoods and cemeteries in Downtown Milwaukee
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One of the key elements in the Purpose and Need section of the DEIS is a call to “address the obsolete design of the I-94 East – West corridor to improve safety and decrease crashes”. The DEIS mentions the following breakdown of crash types:
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Why are we placing all of this attention on stormwater runoff? Because it has become the largest source of pollution entering our rivers and streams.
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Unfair Benchmarks Hurting Wisconsin Transit – Transportation funding is increasingly being tied to performance. This means that the more efficient a transportation system is, the more it is prioritized for funding. This is a great way to ensure that our infrastructure is working well for us.
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Planning and building streets and neighborhoods that are walkable and pedestrian friendly is a long process. In Madison, as in communities around the country, the list of local roads that need attention is long, and the budget for planning and reconstruction is stretched thin.
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