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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program 

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program (CMAQ) encourages transportation alternatives that improve air quality. It includes efforts to enhance public transit, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, ridesharing programs and facilities, and technologies that improve traffic flow and vehicle emissions. 

The funds are only available in the southeastern and northeastern Wisconsin ozone non-attainment and maintenance counties: Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Walworth, Sheboygan, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Door. 

CMAQ funds have been awarded for projects through fiscal year 2013. No program cycle is planned for calendar year 2012. Information on the next program cycle will be posted on this Web page in calendar year 2013.

• CY 2009 for FYs 2011-2013 CMAQ grant list

TE, CMAQ, SRTS and similar projects are primarily implemented by local sponsors as Local Let Contracts (LLC).

• Sample CMAQ application

Beginning with the projects awarded in 2010, local sponsors constructing projects requiring a LLC must attend a one-day training session. The training session instructs sponsors on the local letting process and results in certification to administer and deliver these projects. The updated Sponsor's Guide (January 14, 2011) and the Certification form are available below. The third document provides clarification on administrative functions local sponsors are expected to fund 100% locally.

• The Sponsor's Guide to Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation (1.9 MB)
  • Transmittal Number 1 - June 6, 2011
• Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery
  • Administrative functions
  • FAQ’s for completing the Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery Form

Five certification training sessions were held from February 9 to March 1 of 2011. The presentation slides (448 KB) are available to download.

Contact: Renee Callaway, renee.callaway@dot.wi.gov, or (608) 266-3973. 

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Questions about the content of this page:
Renee Callaway, renee.callaway@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: February 9, 2012