Calendar Year 2009 Traffic Fatalities Continue Record Downward Trend

Washington D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter. According to early projections, the fatality rate, which takes into account the number of miles traveled, reached the lowest level ever recorded. Read More→

Lazich opposes bills to repeal local sex offender ordinances

Sen. Mary Lazich

Madison, WI- State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) told a state Assembly committee today that legislation to repeal local ordinances that restrict where released sex offenders can congregate and live is dangerous. Read More→

Rep. Robin Vos

Madison, WI – Rep. Vos (R-Caledonia) released the following statement regarding the public hearing held today in the Assembly Transportation Committee on the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Bill: Read More→

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has developed a brief online questionnaire to provide an opportunity for the public to express their opinions about the future of rail in Wisconsin. Responses to the questionnaire will contribute to development of policies and recommendations for the Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030, the state’s long-range plan focused on freight, intercity passenger and commuter rail transportation. Read More→