Transportation For The 21st Century

WISPIRG is working to make sure that the federal transportation bill, which Congress takes up this year, doubles support for public transportation—such as light rail, commuter rail and modern bus systems—and helps to lay the groundwork for high-speed rail in Wisconsin and across the country. Read more.

More And Better Transit

Public transportation, such as light rail and rapid bus systems, is the wave of the future. With volatile gas prices, our dependence on oil, and increasing global warming pollution, we need a transportation system that meets the challenges of the 21st century.  Plus, building a world class transit system will grow our economy and create jobs in the short term—setting Wisconsin up to succeed in the future. One critical step necessary in the short term for Wisconsin to reap these economic benefits and to meet the challenges of the 21st century is the creation of regional transit authorities.  Read more.

Connecting Wisconsin With High Speed Rail

The time is right is to connect our cities with high speed rail. Not only would laying the tracks and building the trains create thousands of jobs, but it will prepare us to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With growing congestion, volatile gas prices, and dependence on oil, high speed rail will give us more transportation options, an alternative to lengthy airport delays, and reduce our dependence on oil. Read more.