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Transportation Connects Us

Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Wisconsin’s Move Over Law and Wisconsin Act 115 – two laws meant to protect Wisconsin’s roadside responders. We also hear frontline stories about close calls from first responders who risk their lives every day to help us.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary...


Oct 5, 2022

The Flex Lane opened on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in July 2022 as one solution to ease backups and improve traffic flow on one of Wisconsin’s busiest highways. Preliminary data shows the Flex Lane is working. It’s improved travel times by 30% during the first two months of operation. WisDOT Secretary Craig...


Nov 11, 2021

This episode takes you inside the world of Wisconsin crash response. You’ll hear harrowing stories from first responders who were either hit by a vehicle or involved in an extremely close call with traffic. Crash response is a dangerous job, hear it directly from those who willingly face those dangers every...


Oct 13, 2021

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) team up for a podcast to bring you important information to help keep you safe online. As reports of fraud, phishing, and imposter scams...


May 19, 2021

Envision a work zone in Wisconsin and you’ll likely picture orange barrels, heavy equipment and workers in hard hats. Technology may not come to mind, but it is playing an increasingly important role in keeping motorists and workers safe. In the latest episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” WisDOT engineers...