Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison – Governor Scott Walker chaired the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today at the State Capitol demonstrating his Administration’s deep commitment to improving Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure.
Today’s meeting of the TPC was to provide current and new members with an overview of the Major Highway Projects’ process and a status report on current and proposed transportation projects. Today was an introductory meeting—the TPC will vote on projects at future meetings.
“A smooth and reliable transportation infrastructure is vital to providing goods and services to and through Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said. “Our goal of allowing the private sector to create 250,000 new jobs by 2015 must be supported by a safe and efficient transportation system and this commission will aid in that effort.”
The TPC seeks to:
* Approve potential major highway projects for environmental study.
* Recommend potential projects for enumeration after environmental study.
* Monitor ongoing project costs.
Transportation Projects Commission Members
Governor Scott Walker
Secretary Mark Gottlieb, Nonvoting Member
Wisconsin State Senate Members
Senator Dave Hansen
Senator Jim Holperin
Senator Frank Lasee
Senator Mary Lazich
Senator Joe Leibham
Wisconsin State Assembly Members
Representative Mike Endsley
Representative Paul Farrow
Representative Jerry Petrowski
Representative Fred Clark
Representative John Steinbrink
Citizen Members
Thomas Carlsen
Barbara Fleisner
Michael Ryan
The TPC met only once during eight years of the previous Administration. Attached is information that was shared at the meeting.
