WIS 23 expansion study public involvement

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WIS 23 expansion study public involvement

Public meetings | Newsletters | Advisory committee | Officials meetings

The public has been and will be involved throughout the development of the project, the refinement of alternatives, data gathering and in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Public involvement activities include project newsletters, meetings with local officials, Advisory Committee meetings and public information meetings.

Public information meetings (PIMs)

Public information meetings are held to gather data, evaluate alternatives and prepare the EIS. The meetings are announced through advertisements in area newspapers, display ads and project newsletters.

Scheduled:

No meetings currently scheduled.

Previously held:
Two public information meetings were held on July 20, 2006 to discuss the add-lane location, Old Plank Trail, access control plan, and costs/EIS impacts .

A public town meeting was held August 8, 2005, to discuss the project's adjusted schedule.

Two public hearings were held January 5, 2005, regarding the Draft EIS.

Two PIMs were held in March 2004 to provide an update on study progress and changes

Two PIMs were held in February 2003 to present the study alternatives and receive public input.

Two PIMs were held in March 2002 to present and discuss the corridor study.

Newsletters

Project newsletters are sent to local units of government, owners of property abutting the project corridor, and other interested groups.

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Advisory Committee meetings

The 18-member WIS 23 Advisory Committee was selected to provide a consistent local review of the alternatives being outlined in the EIS. The committee ensures representation for the entire WIS 23 corridor, from Fond du Lac to Sheboygan, with emphasis placed on the 2-lane portion between Plymouth and Fond du Lac.

The committee is comprised of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties' local government staff, elected officials, citizens and businesses potentially impacted by future changes to WIS 23. Committee members were asked to be informed local contacts for citizens with questions, comments or concerns about the WIS 23 project and have agreed to have their names and contact information used in newsletters and public involvement activities.

The Advisory Committee met in April, June and November 2002. The advisory committee also met to provide their comments on the Draft EIS.

Meetings with local officials

WisDOT met with local public officials in December 2001 and February 2002 and presented the study objectives, scope and schedule and obtained information on local land use issues and concerns.

Some local officials also serve on the WIS 23 Advisory Committee, which will meet regularly until a course of action is chosen.

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