Friday, March 15, 2013
Hoping to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road, the Wisconsin DOT has come up with a "Driving Sober" app.
Wisconsin loves to party. But statistically binge drinking has taken a toll on our health, our lives and our wallets, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In an effort to keep those who drink from getting behind the wheel, the Wisconsin DOT has launched the “Driving Sober” app, which officials hope will prevent drunken driving arrests and crashes. “Last year during the St. Patrick’s holiday weekend, March 16 to 18, four people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes. This year, if drivers always designate before they celebrate and never get behind the wheel while impaired, we could attain zero traffic deaths,” says State Patrol Maj. Sandra Huxtable, director of the DOT's Bureau of Transportation …
Friday, December 7, 2012
If you're headed north to see Green Bay take on Detroit Sunday, make sure you allow yourself some extra time for travel.
If you're lucky enough to have tickets to Sunday night's prime-time showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, make sure you allow yourself a little extra time for the trip north because the roads could be treacherous. The National Weather Service says a significant storm that could bring more than 6 inches of snow to north-central and northeast Wisconsin could begin as early as late Saturday night and continue into Sunday night. The weather service says hazardous travel conditions could occur in the Green Bay area as a result of the snowfall, so allow some extra time on your way to Lambeau Field. Forecasters also note, however, that there still a lot of uncertainty about the size and strength of the storm. The good news…
Friday, September 21, 2012
Emergency repairs needed near Calhoun Road; officials urge motorists to find alternate routes. A vehicle drove right into wet pavement near the intersection Friday afternoon.
Motorists who normally travel on Capitol Drive near Calhoun Road might want to consider an alternate route Friday afternoon and evening. Emergency road work is expected to continue until about 7 p.m. to fix a section of Capitol just west of Calhoun, the state Department of Transportation said. Two westbound lanes will be affected by the repair work, but the DOT is urging all motorists who normally drive on that stretch of the road to consider another route during the evening commute. Driver who go through that stretch of road are asked to be cautious when maneuvering around the work zone. The emergency repairs were necessary when workers doing routine work on Capitol Drive overnight discovered that gravel material underneath the asphalt …
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Four men — one from Brookfield, one from Waukesha and two from Milwaukee, were charged with theft for allegedly trying to steal metal. One fled police and barricaded himself under a porch.
A Brookfield man was among four people caught breaking into a Wisconsin Department of Transportation scrap yard to steal scrap metal Tuesday, and one of suspects fled and tried to hide under a West Allis porch, charges allege. A theft charge was filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Friday against each of the four: Matthew David Brown, 18, of Waukesha; Joshua Stephan Plasil, 24, of Milwaukee; Timothy A. Schweigert, 19, of Brookfield; and Nichole C. West, 19, of Waukesha. If convicted, they could each face up to nine months in county jail and $10,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: At 11 p.m. Tuesday, the four went to DOT scrap yard located in the 900 block of South 60th Street in West Allis. Brown and Plasil jumped the …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
To increase safety belt use, law enforcement officers throughout Wisconsin will be patrolling city streets, rural roads, and major highways—day and night—during the Click It or Ticket mobilization starting Monday.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Editor's Note: The following Letter to the Editor was provided to Patch from Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb. Dear Editor, Traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year have increased compared with the same time last year. Tragically, in all too many of these recent deadly crashes, the drivers and passengers may have survived if they had been buckled up. It is a proven fact that wearing a safety belt will effectively protect you from being ejected from a vehicle or thrown around violently inside during a crash and possibly hitting another vehicle occupant with massive force. Wearing a safety belt at all times is common sense, so it’s hard to understand why approximately one out of five motorists in our state …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Number of fatalities increased by more than 50% over last Februray, and slightly over February's five-year average.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) released preliminary statistics that show a spike in traffic deaths in February over last year. Last month, 34 people died in 25 traffic crashes in Wisconsin, which is 12 more than in February 2011 and one more than the five-year average for the month of February. According to a release from WisDOT, as of the end of February, 78 people have died in 65 Wisconsin traffic crashes, including three pedestrians along with 54 drivers and 21 passengers. Traffic deaths through February were 17 more than during the same period in 2011 and seven more than the five-year average. February's numbers included the tragic accident involving nine teenagers from Campbellsport, three of which who were killed…
Friday, January 20, 2012
Going anywhere today? Heed these warnings and get where you need to go.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to monitor changing weather conditions and take it slow on area roadways. State safety officials offer the following tips for winter warriors: Protect yourself and your passengers and allow extra time to reach your destination: Watch for snowplows: Extreme temperatures can lead to vehicle breakdowns: Visit www.511wi.gov or calling 5-1-1 for the latest incidents and road condition reports.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Alcohol-impaired accidents declined in Wisconsin by 1.9 percent in 2010, but with the arrival of New Year's Eve, officials want to remind drivers to drink responsibly.
There were 13,000 traffic accidents on Wisconsin roads in December 2010 — the highest of any month last year. And as December 2011 comes to an end, law enforcement officials are reminding drivers not to drink and drive as they celebrate New Year's Eve on Saturday. There were more than 40,000 drunken driving convictions last year, said Randy Romanski, safety programs chief for the Wisconsin State Patrol. “That’s far too many. It’s a tremendous danger on our roads,” he said. There also were 205 fatalities in the state in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drunken driving accident related fatalities accounted for 36 percent of all vehicle accident deaths in the …
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region is reminding motorists to expect congestion and stay alert in work zones.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Hunters and holiday travelers are advised of the following work zones that will be in effect through the end of November: KENOSHA COUNTY MILWAUKEE COUNTY OZAUKEE COUNTY WASHINGTON COUNTY WAUKESHA COUNTY Some tips for a safer drive:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
State transportation officials plan to make improvements along Capitol Drive from Mayfair Road west to Brookfield Road, but the state highway will remain open during the project.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Construction barrels will line Capitol Drive from Mayfair Road west to Brookfield Road next year, as state transportation officials improve the five-mile stretch from April to October. Two of the three existing lanes will remain open for traffic in each direction of Capitol Drive from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the construction project. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane in each direction will remain open. According to plans presented at a public information meeting Tuesday night at the Brookfield Public Safety Building, the work will be broken down into three segments, starting with the stretch of Capitol Drive from Mayfair Road to the 124th Street border that divides Brookfield and Wauwatosa. The second segment will be from 124th Street to …
Terry
4:11 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The whole point of stiffer penalties is to discourage those 40,000 from getting themselves arrested. But yes, to answer your question, I am prepared to pay for it. Statistically speaking, if I am going to be injured or killed by criminal act in this state, it is likely to be a drunk driver. That's 40,000 drivers on the road that could kill me or my family, and those are just the ones that are … more ›