U.S. DOT: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to make major high speed rail announcement in Watertown

USDOT Contact: Maureen Knightly

Tel.: 202-366-4570

***Media Advisory***

On Thursday, June 29, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will make a major announcement about high speed rail funding for Wisconsin at City Hall in Watertown. In January, President Obama announced $822 million for Wisconsin high-speed rail as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Governor Jim Doyle, Watertown Mayor Ron Krueger, and Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will also give remarks.

WHO: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

Governor Jim Doyle

Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz

Watertown Mayor Ron Krueger

WHAT: Major High Speed Rail Announcement

WHEN: Thursday, July 29 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: City Hall

106 Jones Street

2nd Floor

Watertown, WI