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July 18, 2008
Governor Jim Doyle has announced that 38 communities throughout Wisconsin will be reimbursed for projects to begin making their streets and intersections safer for children who walk or bike to school. The federally funded Safe Routes to School program, in its second year of funding, is an initiative to get more children walking or biking to school and encouraging a healthy lifestyle, rather than riding in buses or cars. The program also aims to decrease traffic around schools and reduce pollution. Nearly $3 million have been awarded this year to communities for multi-use trails, bike racks, curb ramps and curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, bike and pedestrian education, and enforcement. ***Audio cuts

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One way many people try to beat the high cost of gasoline is to ride a moped. A moped is defined as a small, two-wheeled vehicle with an engine that doesn't exceed 50 cubic centimeters. Generally, anyone with a valid drivers license can operate a moped…you don't need a motorcycle endorsement. But the vehicle must be registered and riders must obey all traffic signals, just like any other motor vehicle. Mopeds can only carry one person — no passengers.

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in concert with the Department of Natural Resources and other state, federal and local agencies, has developed a plan to replace Sauk County A, which was breached and resulted in draining Lake Delton. The plan includes filling a portion of the 700-foot long by 370-foot wide and 30-foot deep hole caused by the breach and rebuilding the highway. Plans include reopening the road by the end of the year and refilling Lake Delton by late next spring. 

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Thirty-two recruits are expected to report for their first day of instruction at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy this weekend. The recruits will spend the next 21 weeks training in a variety of law enforcement subjects including firearms proficiency, defense and arrest tactics, emergency vehicle operations, crash investigations, criminal and traffic law, as well as emergency lifesaving techniques. If successful, the recruits will join the ranks of State Patrol troopers and inspectors on December 12. ***Audio cuts

*** Online actualities on this story or call WisDOT's Radio Newsline at 1-800-443-6122.  Madison-area media can call (608) 267-9396.  

For more information contact:

Michael Goetzman, (608) 266-2520
michael.goetzman@dot.state.wi.us

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