5 things you need to know about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation right now
- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is ramping up a massive "Road to Zero" campaign, aiming to eliminate all traffic fatalities across the state by 2050 through redesigned intersections and public awareness blitzes.
- A new digital driver's license pilot is hitting 10 counties this spring, letting residents store their ID directly on their smartphones for traffic stops and airport security, with enrollment kicking off at select DMVs.
- Major reconstruction on I-94 between Milwaukee and Madison is officially on the 2025 fast track, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation promising to cut commute times by 30% while adding flex lanes for peak hour traffic.
- Electric vehicle owners just got a break: the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is rolling out 50 new fast-charging stations along state highways, funded by a fresh federal grant, to reduce range anxiety for cross-state road trips.
- Winter maintenance crews are testing AI-powered snowplows that can detect black ice before it forms, a move the Wisconsin Department of Transportation says could cut crash rates on icy roads by up to 20% this season.