Wisconsin Department of Transportation

WisDOT supports all forms of transportation. The department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin’s network of state highways and Interstate highway system. The department shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems – from highways to public transit and other modes. WisDOT plans, promotes and financially supports statewide air, rail and water transportation, as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

To learn more about Wisconsin transportation by the numbers visit Wisconsin Transportation at a Glance.

WisDOT developed a series of Wisconsin Transportation Fact Sheets to explain various aspects of transportation policy and financing at the WisDOT.

Visit the WisDOT Telephone Guide to easily get in touch with Wisconsin Department of Transportation staff who can answer your transportation-related questions.

For information on specific highway projects and studies, reference the WisDOT Transportation Region Guide to contact the region where the project/study is located.

Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
The Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit organization working to promote understanding of the crucial role that a safe, efficient and reliable transportation system plays both in providing mobility for the people of Wisconsin and in driving the growth of our state’s economy. Now in its fourth decade, TDA represents the interests of more than 400 member organizations working to ensure the vitality of our state’s transportation network.

The TDA provides current information on Wisconsin’s transportation system, including the benefits, economic impact of and funding for the state’s transportation along with the information on the growing demand, needs and state priorities.

Contact: Craig Thompson, Executive Director
131 W. Wilson St., #302
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-7044, craig.thompson@tdawisconsin.org

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7 Rivers Region

Mission: The 7 Rivers Alliance is a regional leadership group that boosts economic growth by fostering collaboration in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. We are persistent and consistent advocates for keeping communication open and developing regional networks in the Upper Mississippi Valley through regional meetings and networking events. The 7 Rivers Alliance brings together public and private resources to forge entrepreneurial growth, and serves as a clearinghouse of vital information to enhance quality of life in the region.

Contact: Terry Whipple, President
400 Seventh Street North
P.O. Box C-0908
La Crosse, WI 54602
608.787.8777; information@7riversregion.com

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Southwest Wisconsin Regional

Mission: The Southwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Coalition forges regional connections and facilitates the development of partnerships to gain recognition and resources for regional development. The Coalition has a successful track record of Building Economic Strengths Together.

Contact: Barb Daus, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, UW Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
608.342.1282; daus@uwplatt.edu

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Thrive

Mission: To protect, leverage and accelerate the growth of our region’s strongest economic opportunities and to facilitate and support collaborative regional efforts that preserve and enhance our quality of life.

Contact: Jennifer Alexander, President
615 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 71
Madison, WI 53701
608.443.1960; info@thrivehere.org

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The Development Association

Mission: To assist with retention, expansion, creation and recruitment of businesses in Superior and Douglas County Wisconsin.

Contact: Andrew Lisak, Executive Director
1401 Tower Avenue, Suite 302
Superior, WI 54880
715.392.4749; lisaka@developmentassociation.com

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Centergy

Mission: To stimulate measurable economic development in central Wisconsin by aligning resources, encouraging cooperation among all sectors of our regional economy and promoting the value of doing business here.

Contact: Barb Fleisner, Executive Director
500 First Street, Suite 15
P.O. Box 1045
Wausau, WI 54403
715.843.9563; bfleisner@centergy.net

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Focus on Energy

Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control the state’s growing demand for electricity and natural gas.

Contact: Ken Williams, Business Programs Director
431 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719
(800) 762-7077; Focusinfo@focusonenergy.com

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Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy Services

The Division of Energy administers statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and statewide low-income household assistance programs. It prepares an annual State Energy Policy Report; forecasts energy supply and demand; assists in the development of proposed state and federal energy legislation; operates a state energy information clearinghouse; advises the department and the governor on state energy policy and programs; develops and maintains emergency energy plans; and collects and publishes state energy statistics.

Contact: Sheree Dallas Branch, Administrator
101 E. Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
608.266.8234; Sheree.DallasBranch@Wisconsin.gov

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. The department is headed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan, constitutional officer elected every four years. The agency was created in 1848, the year Wisconsin attained statehood, when the state constitution provided for the establishment of local school districts and a free education for all children in the state.

Contact: Tony Evers, State Superintendent
125 S. Webster Street
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707
800.441.4563; anthony.evers@dpi.wi.gov

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New North Inc.

Mission: The New North recognizes that diversity is crucial to its economic development. It is the right thing to do – for the health and future of our businesses and communities. We will promote strategies that leverage every person’s assets and foster an environment where everyone achieves his or her full potential.

Contact: Jerry Murphy, Executive Director
1716 Lawrence Drive
De Pere, WI 54115
920.336.3860; jmurphy@thenewnorth.com

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