Tommy Winkler

This Recruitment and Retention Action Plan for the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation outlines strategies to attract and retain a skilled workforce. The plan focuses on five key goals: enhancing recruitment efforts through programs like the Ambassadors Program and targeted outreach, improving employee retention via Stay Interviews, cultivating a supportive work culture with psychological safety workshops, increasing veteran hires through specialized webinars and outreach, and optimizing Wisconsin Works hires by providing application guidance. The overall objective is to ensure equal employment opportunity, foster a positive work environment, and support the department's mission of providing safe and efficient transportation solutions.

The committee held a tabletop discussion focused on maritime freight and air cargo systems in Wisconsin. Key topics included analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for both sectors. Discussions explored the impact of seasonality on maritime operations, the need for icebreaking infrastructure, dredging challenges, and intermodal connectivity. Regarding air cargo, the meeting addressed the potential benefits of the Milwaukee Air Cargo Terminal for manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and data center sectors, as well as the competitive landscape, operational challenges, workforce development, and strategies for expanding air cargo capacity across the state.

This document presents the May CY26 Amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). It details numerous transportation projects across various counties, providing information on project schedules, estimated costs, and project statuses such as 'Advanced' or 'Deferred'. The amendment also includes a section on Section 5310 projects, outlining grants, recipients, and federal funding for transit initiatives.

The council discussed legislative updates regarding DNR revenue streams and efforts to improve bicycling initiatives. A presentation was provided on open records and ethics training for council members. Other key topics included a research report on pedestrian and bicyclist traffic injuries, a collaborative project to develop a Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, and a review of the 2025 Annual Report. Agency updates were shared by the Department of Transportation, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health Services, Department of Public Instruction, and the Wisconsin Bike Fed.

This document is an amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). It outlines an updated list of transportation projects across various counties and regions, detailing project schedules, estimated costs, and types of improvements such as design, construction, resurfacing, and traffic operations. The amendment also includes a comprehensive list of competitive grants awarded, focusing on areas like roadway reconstruction, transit system enhancements, ADA accessibility upgrades, and safety action plans.