Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Friday announced over $22 million in federal funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to support local projects aimed at reducing traffic delays and congestion, increasing travel efficiency and reducing air pollution.
The CMAQ Improvement Program is a federal reimbursement program administered by WisDOT that provides an 80% federal cost share to assist eligible communities with transportation projects that improve traffic congestion and air quality.Â
Funds can be used for projects that improve traffic flow, upgrade technologies or enhance roadway mobility. Efforts to upgrade public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and ridesharing programs are also covered by CMAQ.Â
Wisconsin’s $22 million in CMAQ funds will go out to 16 eligible Wisconsin communities to implement sustainable transportation solutions. A complete list of the 16 projects can be found here. Â
An additional solicitation cycle for state fiscal years 2026-2030 is now open until Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. The CMAQ application materials, including application instructions and guidelines, are available here.
