US 51 (Stoughton Road) South Study – Public Involvement

Upcoming | Past meetings | Stakeholders/committees | Comments and updates | Contact information

​​WisDOT provides numerous learning and public involvement opportunities throughout the study.

This webpage provides current information about the study, public involvement meeting (PIM) dates and details, and WisDOT study team contact information. We also inform local media about the PIMs.

See the past meetings section below to review the materials presented at the first South Study PIM (held Thursday, July 20, 2023).

Upcom​​ing

The second PIM for the US 51 (Stoughton Road) South Study is anticipated to be held Spring 2024.

Past m​​eetings​

​The first PIM to introduce the US 51 (Stoughton Road) South Study was held on July 20, 2023. The meeting included a recorded presentation, a study handout in multiple languages, and exhibits. Study team members provided detailed information and answered questions about the study.

The PIM comment form, a recorded version​ of the presentation and copies of the handout and exhibits can be found at the links below:​

• Online comment form​
• Handout
• English
• Spanish​
• Hmong
• Presentation

• Exhibit boards
• Study process
• Study location map
• Study area and land use
• Existing corridor
• Existing conditions
• Environmental considerations
• Adjacent studies and projects
• Draft purpose and need
• Safety
• Crash statistics
• Vehicle crashes
• Bicycle and pedestrian
  
• Travel speed
• Mobility
• Traffic volumes and operations
• Mainline backups
• Side road backups
• Connectivity
• Lack of connectivity
• Travel distance
• Alternative development process
• Conceptual alternative design considerations
• We want to hear from you​

Stakeh​olders/committees

Stakeholder committees have been formed to provide feedback as the study moves forward.​​

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

The CAC gives the WisDOT team an avenue to share study information and obtain feedback from businesses along the corridor. This committee will provide a setting for members to provide feedback about the study’s communications approach, design needs, corridor issues, and environmental concerns and needs. The CAC includes large employers and business groups who can easily share study information to their employees and members.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Local and regional transportation professionals from public works departments, municipal planning groups and law enforcement comprise the TAC. This committee will provide technical input on study aspects including needs, alternatives development and screening, and any information specific to the jurisdictions that members represent.

Local Official Advisory Committee (LOAC)

Local and elected officials from tribes, counties, cities, villages, other municipalities, and government agencies within the corridor will make up the LOAC. This committee will provide an opportunity for local leadership input on study aspects, including the need for the study, alternatives development and environmental impacts and benefits. The committee also provides valuable information about the study that local officials can share with their constituents and stakeholders.

Commen​​ts and updates

WisDOT welcomes comments and suggestions related to this study.

• Comment online via the following link: Comment now
• Share comments at Public Involvement Meetings and other meetings
• Send comments via email to study staff

WisDOT will announce public involvement opportunities and study updates through a variety of communication channels including social media, news releases and mailings.

• Subscribe to receive study updates: Sign up now​​

​Thank you for your interest in and assistance with this important study.

Contact inf​​ormation

Jeff Berens, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-2656
jeff.berens@dot.wi.gov​

Michael Bie
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7928
michael.bie@dot.wi.gov