Wisconsin Allocates Over $138 Million in Transportation Aid to Municipalities for Q4 2024
WISCONSIN – In a significant announcement this week, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) revealed that municipalities throughout Wisconsin have been allocated more than $138 million in transportation aid for the fourth quarter of 2024. This funding includes General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids, and Expressway Policing Aids, aimed at enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure.
For the entire calendar year of 2024, local governments are set to receive upwards of $536 million in General Transportation Aids, which are crucial for financing various transportation-related projects across the state, as highlighted in the official release.
The recently signed 2023-25 budget by Governor Evers has introduced a 2% increase in general transportation aids for both municipalities and counties for the years 2024 and 2025, marking a significant step in supporting local infrastructure.
According to Evers’s office, the investments made in the 2023-25 state budget have led to the largest funding allocation for the program in Wisconsin’s history. Notably, the total funding for all local programs constitutes nearly one-third of the entire state transportation budget.
General Transportation Aids are designed to assist local governments in covering the expenses associated with the construction, maintenance, and operation of roads and streets that fall under their jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, Connecting Highway Aids provide reimbursements to municipalities for the maintenance and traffic management of specific state highways located within their boundaries.
Expressway Policing Aids are allocated to support the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department in managing the costs related to patrolling expressways within the county.
The total amount of $138,679,743.01 for the fourth quarter payments, which were processed on Monday, October 7, includes a comprehensive breakdown of allocations.
Governor Evers emphasized his commitment to improving Wisconsin’s roadways, stating, “Fixing Wisconsin’s roads has been a top priority for my administration. Since 2019, we have enhanced over 7,400 miles of roads and 1,780 bridges, with more than 900 miles of roads and over 200 bridges improved just last year.”
“I take pride in our biennial budgets consistently prioritizing investments in our state’s infrastructure,” Evers added. “Our last budget made historic investments in local roads and infrastructure, including the General Transportation Aids program, ensuring our communities have the necessary resources to repair and maintain their roads. Whether it’s addressing potholes, upgrading rural roads, or rebuilding bridges, we are collaborating with local partners to create a safe and dependable transportation infrastructure that Wisconsinites need and deserve.”
WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman remarked, “The collaborative efforts with local governments to enhance infrastructure are vital for our economy and for developing a transportation network that benefits everyone. The first and last miles traveled by our residents, businesses, and industries are critical components of a strong and resilient transportation system.”
Payments to cities, villages, and towns occur quarterly, with disbursements made in four installments on the first Monday of January, April, July, and October. County payments are distributed in three installments: 25% of the total annual payment on the first Monday in January, 50% on the first Monday in July, and the remaining 25% on the first Monday in October.
For a detailed list of the fourth quarter aid payments, visit www.tinyurl.com/4pkkrw8u.