Wisconsin's Transit and Aviation Infrastructure

Wisconsin's Transit and Aviation Infrastructure

Graphic of transit and aviation infrastructure in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s Aviation Report Card grade is C+ (between good: adequate for now & mediocre: requires attention) and Transit’s Report Card grade is D+ (between mediocre and poor: at risk).

In June 2021, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin held a category meeting on transit and aviation infrastructure in Wisconsin. The League was be joined by Robert Bryson, P.E., and Ryan Betker, P.E., the lead authors of the transit and aviation categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers - WI Section 2020 Infrastructure Report Card.

The following panelists also gave brief remarks and engaged in a Q&A discussion with attendees:

  • Robert Bauman, District 4 Alderman, City of Milwaukee
  • Gary Goyke, Legislative Director, Board of Directors, All Aboard Wisconsin
  • Kevin Muhs, P.E., AICP, Executive Director, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
  • Ian Ritz, Chief, Transit Section, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  • Abe Weber, Airport Director, Appleton International Airport

A recording of the program has been made available below. Learn more about the League's series on infrastructure here.