WTA Position on Transportation

Protect our investment in Wisconsin's state/local road system
by adequately funding improvement and maintenance activities

Over 61,000 miles of Wisconsin's 110,000 mile state/local road system are owned and maintained by towns. Town roads form a vital, statewide economic resource that must be maintained and improved on a regular basis. Yet towns and other local governments must rely primarily on property taxes and special assessments to pay for these facilities. These tax sources do not relate directly to the benefits provided by roads. The state, by contrast, collects motor fuel taxes that bear a direct relationship to usage. Therefore, it makes sense for the state to continue to support local transportation costs.

Responsible Road Building Priorities: State and local officials should work together closely to provide a balanced transportation system that promotes economic development, public safety and responsible use of environmental resources.

Thank You: Town official thank state government for past increased local road aids, which allow local governments to maintain a quality road system without unduly burdening property taxpayers.

Effective Infrastructure Management: Towns support the use of new information technologies, including mandatory local road inventory/rating systems and networked reporting systems to improve quality and minimize costs if these systems are designed with local government input and are funded.

2007-08 WTA Legislative Agenda
WTA Position on Annexation
WTA Position on Land Use
WTA Position on State Aid Payments
WTA Position on Home Rule
Policy Goals