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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 Wisconsin ozone non-attainment and maintenance counties: Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Door. 

• Submittal Guidelines for FYs 2010-2012 Funding
• Application form
• CY 2007 for FYs 2008-2010 CMAQ grant list

TE, CMAQ, SRTS and similar projects are primarily implemented by local sponsors as Local Let Contracts. The Sponsor's Guide to Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation (1.0 MB) provides guidance on delivering these projects in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

Contact:  John Duffe, john.duffe@dot.state.wi.us or (608) 264-8723. 

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Questions about the content of this page:
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Last modified: March 4, 2009