Friday, February 22, 2013
Paul Salsieder will advance to national contest in Washington, D.C.
A Muskego boy is one of nine young people from around the state who won top honors in this year’s poster design contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, in the Department of Transportation. Paul Salsieder of Muskego placed first in the senior category (ages 14 to 17). The top three entries, in three different age groups, will advance to the national Aviation Art Contest for judging in Washington, D.C., which includes Salsieder. First place winners have the option of selecting a $100 art supply gift certificate or an airplane ride for two as their prize. Second and third place winners receive a $75 and $50 art supply gift certificate, respectively. The Wisconsin winning works of art will be judged with entries from across…
Friday, January 4, 2013
The number ends four years with fewer than 600 annual traffic deaths, and represents a 6 percent increase over 2011.
More people died on Wisconsin roads in 2012 than in any of the previous four years, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)reported this week. The state closed out 2012 with 601 traffic deaths, 36 more than 2011 and two more than the previous five-year average. The tally also ended the state's run of four consecutive years with fewer than 600 traffic deaths. Before the 2008-2011 period, the last time the state had traffic death numbers that low was from 1924-1927, WisDOT reported. The traffic fatalities total for last year included 101 motorcycle drivers, 13 motorcycle passengers, 44 pedestrians and 10 bicyclists. One of those cyclists was killed on Woods Road in Muskego in July, with the investigation still pending. Another …
Friday, December 21, 2012
The seats are shoveled clean in Lambeau, but road conditions may still be snow-covered, especially in construction zones. Here's a preview of what to expect on the way to Green Bay.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Sharing this release from our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for those of you who are making the journey north to watch the Green Bay Packers tackle the Tennessee Titans. WisDOT Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, Dec. 23, for the Green Bay Packers/Tennessee Titans football game that some road construction continues on major roads in northeast Wisconsin. The good news is most projects have concluded for the year, but drivers might still encounter road conditions in some remaining work zones that could cause backups. WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations. Here is a list of the major roads in …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Despite seasonably warm temps this week, you know it's coming: snow, sleet and the need to have the snowplows dispatched to clear your street, so hats off to the drivers, says WisDOT and the Governor
Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed Monday, November 19 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to acknowledge "their steadfast efforts to make roadways safer and keep traffic moving before, during and after winter storms" according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The proclamation also encourages motorists to exercise caution whenever they encounter snowplows and to limit their driving during severe storms to avoid becoming stuck or stalled in their vehicle, which slows down snow removal efforts. Public Works Director for Muskego, Dave Simpson, said the city is responsible for clearing 147 miles of roadway, and that's not including those roadways that the county or state take care of. So, Janesville Road, …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Traveling up to the game on Sunday? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has a few advisories for you to consider.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
From the desk of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT): WisDOT is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 28 for the Green Bay Packers / Jacksonville Jaguars football game that the road construction season continues on most major roads in Northeast Wisconsin. While most projects will stop and two lanes of traffic will be open, drivers might still encounter road conditions in the work zones that could cause backups. WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations. Here is a list of the major roads in Northeast Wisconsin most Packers fans will be traveling and the road conditions they should anticipate: US 41 WIS 29 WIS 32 County G (Main Avenue) WIS 54…
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Lack of experience behind the wheel make teens four times more likely to die than the average driver; Teen Safe Driver Week hopes to bring awareness of safety between parents and the kids they hand the keys to.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
The following release comes from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Traffic crashes kill more teenagers in Wisconsin and the rest of the nation than any other cause of death. Last year, 53 teenagers were killed and nearly 6,300 were injured in traffic crashes in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). To help prevent deaths and injuries among teenage motorists by encouraging better decision making and safety conscious behavior behind the wheel, Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of October 14 to 20 as Teen Driver Safety Week in Wisconsin. Based on miles driven, teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes at four times the rate of most adult drivers. The reasons why teens continue to …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Motorists heading south could experience delay on I-43
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Editor's note - we received this release from the DOT on Monday, and posted it as soon as we could. Hopefully this didn't catch anyone off guard. According to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, work will begin Monday on a bridge deck pour of the Oakdale Bridge on I-43, between Highway 83 in Mukwonago and Highway 164 in Big Bend. To accommodate the pour, one southbound lane will be closed through Tuesday afternoon. Please take alternate routes and allow extra time for travel. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert and drive carefully through the work zone.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
More than 18,000 car-deer crashes were recorded last year, with Waukesha County coming in 3rd; October and November are their most active time of year, so here's how to avoid being a statistic.
Mechanics love this time of year. Each fall, body shops and automotive repair businesses are in great demand as the deer crash season peaks. October and November are the mating season for deer, which makes them more active especially at dusk and dawn when they move back and forth between their bedding and feeding areas. As they roam, deer often will dart unexpectedly into the path of vehicles, and drivers likely will confront the panicky “deer in the headlights” predicament, according to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). So keep your eyes open and your reflexes quick in order to avoid the darting animals, and a big repair bill. Last year, Wisconsin law enforcement agencies reported a total of 18,176 deer …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
It's a political season, and while signs touting your favorite candidate may be patriotic, if they're in the right of way, they're also illegal
With a host of national, state and local elections set for this fall, campaign signs are an increasingly common sight, so the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding candidates, campaign workers and the general public that state law prohibits the placement of any type of sign – including political, commercial or garage sale signs – on highway right-of-way. “This is not a political issue, this is a matter of public safety,” said Allan Johnson with WisDOT’s Bureau of Highway Maintenance. He pointed out the improperly placed signs are a distraction and an obstruction for motorists, and could pose a safety risk for people entering highways. Long after the polls are closed, the signs also deteriorate leaving only the wire …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
WisDOT issues notes on road construction for Thursday night game, which will draw fans from Chicago as well as the home team onto roadways.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 13 for the Green Bay Packers / Chicago Bears football game that the road construction season continues on most major roads in Northeast Wisconsin. While most projects will stop and two lanes of traffic will be open, drivers might still encounter road conditions in the work zones that could cause backups. WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations. Here is a list of the major roads in Northeast Wisconsin most Packers fans will be traveling and the road conditions they should anticipate: US 41 WIS 29 WIS 32 WIS 54 I-43/Leo Frigo Bridge o Southbound I-43 off-…
Brandon Karpowitz
5:30 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Interesting that based on the statistics given that we still don't have a helmet law in this state. As crazy as we are with the Click it or Ticket campaigns, we just completely ignore that other safety device. Just something really hypocritical about that in my eyes. But that's the norm in this state in regards to bikes,. And for the record I'm against both being laws. more ›