MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced over $32 million in federal funding Friday for 56 projects throughout the state supporting alternative, non-motorized transportation.
The money is part of WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program, which is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The 56 selected projects are given up to an 80% federal cost share with a minimum 20% local sponsor cost share.
“The Transportation Alternatives Program can make a real difference in Wisconsin communities through investments in multimodal transportation options,” WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman said. ” We’re excited to administer this funding to local governments and help make connectivity improvements in villages, towns, cities, and counties that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.”
Dane County was one of the many sponsors that received funding. The county requested $1 million for the Walking Iron Trail in order to build three miles of trail on the former rail bed between State Highway 78 and the forthcoming Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge.