WisDOT RFP and congressional extension could move Dane County EV builds forward

Oct 5, 2026

County staff told commissioners that WisDOT issued a request for NEPA‑approved, obligation‑ready sites and that a congressional deadline extension gives WisDOT breathing room; WisDOT could choose to obligate funds for Dane County’s 63 sites.

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County staff explained that WisDOT issued a request for qualified NEPA‑approved sites to obligate federal funds the state controls. The presenter said the Federal Highway Administration confirmed the county’s 63 sites were eligible for obligation and that Congress later extended the state obligation deadline, giving WisDOT more time to decide whether to obligate its allocation.

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