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Douglas County urges state to adopt comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding
Summary
The county board adopted Resolution #11-26 urging the Governor and Wisconsin Legislature to enact predictable, sustainable transportation funding to support reconstruction, preservation and safety investments on state and local systems.
On March 19 the Douglas County Board adopted Resolution #11-26, which urges the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution. The resolution cites insufficient transportation aids, rising construction costs, and the inventory finding that about 10% of small bridges were in poor or severe condition.
The resolution lists specific requests, including providing reliable revenue growth for long-term planning, responsible use of General Purpose Revenue and bonding, adjusting transportation user fees to sustain purchasing power, and ensuring adequate funding for reconstruction, preservation and safety investments. The motion to adopt was moved by Supervisor Lohse and carried; the resolution directs the clerk to transmit copies to the Governor’s office and state legislators representing Douglas County.
Board materials emphasize the local dependence on state transportation aid and warn that absent sustainable state funding, counties may defer projects or increase borrowing, potentially harming commerce and public safety.
