Governor Doyle announces $3.6 million to improve town roads/municipal streets

April 13, 2006
Governor Jim Doyle today announced nearly $3.6 million in state funds that will be used to help complete a total of 16 town road and municipal street improvement projects throughout the state. Nine projects totaling $1,619,301 are being administered through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT's) Town Road Improvement Program - Discretionary (TRIP-D). Seven projects totaling $1,948,776 in state funds will be administered through the department's Municipal Street Improvement Program - Discretionary (MSIP-D).

"My Grow Wisconsin plan calls for strategic investments to help spur economic growth," Governor Doyle said. "These awards are yet another way the state partners with municipalities to complete projects that promote economic development and support public safety."

TRIP-D provides state funds for high-cost town road improvement projects totaling $100,000 or more in total eligible costs. The seven TRIP-D projects total over $3.7 million in overall project costs. MSIP-D provides state funds for high-cost city and village street improvement projects totaling $250,000 or more in total eligible costs. The nine MSIP-D projects total over $4.4 million in overall projects costs. Both programs can provide up to 50% reimbursement of total project eligible costs, depending on available funds and the total amount of awards granted. Road improvements typically involve reconstruction or major resurfacing and must be designed to last at least 10 years. Projects are selected based on recommendations from statewide committees of municipal officials including the Wisconsin Towns Association, League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Alliance of Cities. The construction timetable for individual projects varies, but the work will be completed over the next five years.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/news/2006/opa-047.htm