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Tribal Affairs Program: WisDOT committed to unique tribal partnership Oct 12, 2020

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is committed to its partnership with the 11 federally recognized Tribal Governments in Wisconsin to work on tribal relations and transportation-related issues. Learn more about WisDOT's Tribal Affairs Program in this edition of Transportation Connects Us.

New DMV Programs: Online Driver License Renewal and Teen Road Test Waiver May 05, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we do business. Wisconsin DMV has created two new and innovative programs to shift common tasks normally done in-person, to tasks that can be done online.

WI Count – Census 2020 Mar 16, 2020

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The 2020 Census impacts many areas of life, including transportation. Joanna Beilman-Dulin of the Wisconsin Department of Administration joins the podcast to discuss everything you need to know about the Census.

MLS: Innovative Process, Local Control, Immediate Impact Mar 04, 2020

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Transportation Secretary Thompson is joined by the executive directors of the Wisconsin Counties Association, The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association to discuss the local impact of this innovative program, what has been learned from the streamlined process and share feedback from their members.

Clear Roads, Less Salt – Wisconsin Winter Road Maintenance Feb 25, 2020

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Wisconsin's state highway maintenance engineer and the Jefferson County highway commissioner join the podcast to discuss the increasing use of liquid brine on state highways, detailing how it works and how it's saving resources while dispelling a few myths along the way.

DBE: Helping Disadvantaged Businesses Succeed Feb 11, 2020

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On this episode of Transportation Connects Us hear about WisDOT's program that's been helping small and emerging businesses better compete in the state's competitive construction market. WisDOT has mentored businesses through the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program or DBE for more than 30 years.

Innovative Grant Program to Fund Local Transportation Projects Nov 20, 2019

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A new grant program in the 2019-21 budget is helping put money where it's needed, in local communities to fund transportation projects. Municipalities are lauding the one-time, $75 million 'Multimodal Local Supplement' program for the simplicity of the application process. Interest is high and local governments are recognizing it will take a creative project pitch to win one of the competitive grants. Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson discussed the benefits of the program with local government association leaders in WisDOT's latest Transportation Connects Us Podcast. To apply for an MLS grant or to learn more, click here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/aid/mls.aspx.

How WisDOT Maximizes Your Tax Dollars for Transportation Nov 06, 2019

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In this episode of "Transportation Connects Us," Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson and the administrator of WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development, Rebecca Burkel, discuss several programs that show how technology and innovation are helping save tax dollars and create better roads.

Countdown to REAL ID Requirement Sep 30, 2019

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Beginning May 3, 2023, the new federal deadline, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID will no longer be accepted identification for air travel or to enter a federal building or military base.

Hear DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman explain the new requirements and the steps Wisconsin residents can take to be REAL ID compliant.

School Bus Safety Sep 05, 2019

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Rob Miller and Lieutenant Karl Mittelstadt discuss the topic of school bus safety and what to do when you come upon a school bus in action.

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