University of Wisconsin–Madison
Progressive Local Government
For the 21st Century

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Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Framework
Type Roadmap
Year -
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies, State
State(s) All States
Source Federal Highway Administration
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Climate change and subsequent extreme weather events threaten the longevity and reliability of public transportation infrastructure. In response, Congress has mandated state and federal agencies perform evaluations of the resilience of transportation assets. The FHWA provides a structured...
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Strong Towns Strategic Plan 2022 Update
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Strong Towns
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Transportation & Mobility
To address unsustainable suburban development and financial insolvency in local governments, this report recommends the Strong Towns approach, which focuses on incremental investments, financial transparency, and community collaboration to foster resilient communities. Related to...
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Two-Way Street: Is There a Better Way to Distribute Local Road Aid in Wisconsin?
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Source Wisconsin Policy Forum
Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility
Although local governments have jurisdiction over most of the road in Wisconsin, the state provides aid to local governments to help them pay for their construction and upkeep. The state's General Transportation Aids (GTA) program is the primary vehicle for delivering road aid. This...
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Just Road Pricing
Type Article
Year 2010
Level National
State(s) California
Source Access
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
The problem of regressive road pricing and its impact on low-income drivers is being addressed. The country should consider road pricing as a more transparent and efficient way to finance transportation infrastructure, while providing targeted assistance to low-income drivers. This...
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