Infrastructure & Environment
Waukesha County’s economic vitality depends on modern, safe and efficient infrastructure networks, from our transportation systems, to technology, to our water supply. In particular, we recognize the need for a sustainable funding solution to meet the critical transportation infrastructure needs of our state. The effective flow of goods, services and people is fundamental to business growth and a vibrant economy.
2021 Policy Priorities:
- Advocate for statewide, sustainable, dedicated long-term transportation funding solutions.
- Advocate for completion of the I-94 East-West corridor between 16th Street and 70th Street.
- Support cost-effective, efficient, flexible public and private transportation options to connect employees with jobs in Waukesha County.
- Support the evaluation of intermodal facilities for Wisconsin that could enhance freight rail service for Wisconsin shippers.
- Support public private partnerships to advance emerging technologies through the use of existing infrastructure or deployment of new infrastructure.
- Support the City of Waukesha in the implementation of borrowing and returning water from Lake Michigan.
Waukesha County Business Survey Shows Increased Optimism for Growth
November 2, 2021For the last several years, the Waukesha County Business Survey has been conducted in cooperation with the Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha County Center for Growth, Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board and Waukesha County. The data from this year’s survey was obtained by surveying Waukesha County employers from July 2021 through August 2021. Respondents included […]
Alliance Hosts WisDOT Secretary Thompson
October 5, 2021The Alliance’s Infrastructure Policy Committee hosted Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson this morning for a discussion on infrastructure priorities. Secretary Thompson provided an update on transportation projects and priorities from around the state, including the I-94 East-West project, which has long been a priority of the Alliance. The 94 EW corridor runs for 3.5 miles between 16th and […]
Great Water Alliance Project Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony in Waukesha
August 31, 2021The Alliance was proud to celebrate the final step in the process to bring clean drinking water to residents and businesses in the City of Waukesha at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Great Water Alliance Project. The Great Water Alliance Project has been a long-term priority for the business community as well as the Alliance’s […]
DNR Issues Waukesha Diversion Approval, Implementing Great Lakes Compact Council Decision
July 1, 2021The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it issued the state diversion approval to the City of Waukesha. This approval is the final step in the review process for the City of Waukesha’s application to divert Lake Michigan water for public water supply to the City of Waukesha, and return treated wastewater […]
Alliance Continues Advocacy Efforts on 94 East-West
April 5, 2021Last week, the Alliance joined a coalition of 25+ organizations urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the timely reevaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the reinstatement of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the I-94 East-West reconstruction and expansion project. In addition, the Alliance provided public comments in support of the […]
I-94 East-West: WisDOT Public Involvement Meeting
March 15, 2021WisDOT is holding a virtual public involvement meeting for the I-94 East-West Corridor project tonight, March 16 from 6-8 p.m. Completion of the I-94 East-West project has been a longtime policy priority of the Waukesha County Business Alliance. The Alliance will submit comments in support of this project and we encourage you to do the […]
Infrastructure Committee
Andy Kowske
Chair
HNTB Corporation
Stan Sugden
Vice Chair
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc
Jeff Bauer
Jacobs Engineering
Jennifer B. Zierer
We Energies
John Burgan
raSmith
Joshua Davenport
KPRG & Associates Inc.
Tom Dieckelman
Wisconsin Coach Lines / Coach USA
Margaret Farrow
Community Leader
Tom Fotsch
EmbedTek LLC
Don Gallo
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Troy Giles
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Mark Gorski
Judson & Associates S.C.
Mike Gryczka
National Exchange Bank & Trust
Pat Hawley
raSmith
Jeff Hoffman
Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke
Tom Kissinger
The Marcus Corporation
Sean Leppert
Interstate Sealant & Concrete, Inc
Susan Marshall
Backbone Institute, LLC
John McGinnis
ProHealth Care Foundation
Andrew Narr
Tri City National Bank
Brian Nemoir
Full Impact Communications LLC
Mike Payant
Ayres Associates
Mike Payne
R&R Insurance Services, Inc.
Joe Pieper
Westbury Bank
Mike Pjevach
Wisconsin Coach Lines / Coach USA
Bill Schilling
AECOM
Tom Schreibel
Michael Best
Cheryl Sment
Interstate Sealant & Concrete, Inc.
Richard Smith
raSmith
Pat Stevens
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Tim Stewart
DeWitt LLP
Fred Stier
Stier Construction, Inc.
Todd Taves
Ehlers & Associates Inc
Tim Walker
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