Public comment period open for 2027 Wisconsin State Freight Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites members of the public, stakeholders and industry to comment and provide feedback on the 2027 Wisconsin State Freight Plan. WisDOT updates this plan every four years to ensure it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. The public can review the 2027 Wisconsin State Freight Plan online.

Public engagement is a critical component of transportation planning. WisDOT strives to review and consider comments and feedback from Wisconsinites and all affected stakeholders through the statewide transportation planning process. The feedback helps WisDOT integrate freight considerations into its policies and guide future freight-related investment decisions to ensure Wisconsin remains competitive in the global marketplace.

The public comment period will be open for 30 days (November 2 – December 1, 2026). 

Feedback may be submitted by mail, email or phone: 

Mailing address:

Freight Program Officer

4822 Madison Yards Way

S603.05

Madison, WI 53705

Email: freight@dot.wi.gov 

Phone: (608) 267-4541

This comprehensive public involvement process will help to ensure the plan and related decisions regarding Wisconsin’s freight transportation system will reflect the needs of system users.

​The Wisconsin State Freight Plan is a federally required document that is updated in compliance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It helps to define the vision for the state’s multimodal freight system based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive planning process.