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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program 

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program (CMAQ) encourages transportation projects 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. 

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

CMAQ funding was continued pursuant to Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), the federal transportation act that was signed into law on July 6, 2012. MAP-21 provisions took effect on October 1, 2012. Generally, projects eligible for CMAQ funding pursuant to SAFETEA-LU remain eligible for funding under current legislation. MAP-21 continues to emphasize cost-effective projects, and legislation prioritizes certain projects such as those that reduce particulate matter emissions in areas of nonattainment for this criteria pollutant.

As of April 15, 2013, WisDOT is accepting CMAQ applications for the 2014-2018 Program Cycle. Please review the 2014-2018 CMAQ guidelines before completing project applications. Applicants are required to review the application instructions and complete an application form for each eligible CMAQ project:

• WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ application instructions
• WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ application form

The application deadline is June 14, 2013. Questions on the application process should be directed to the appropriate WisDOT contact listed below.

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

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 (September 2012) and the Certification form are available below. The fourth document provides clarification on frequently asked questions regarding the certification process.

• The Sponsor's Guide to Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation
  • Sponsor's Guide Transmittal #1
•  Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery
•  FAQ’s for completing the Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery Form
• Sponsor's Training for Non-Traditional Project Implementation - March 2013 Presentation

Regional local program contacts

Southeast Region
Robert Schmidt
robert1.schmidt@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (262) 548-8789
Fax: (262) 521-4425

Northeast Region
Glenn Landis
glenn.landis@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (920) 492-4110
Fax: (920) 492-5711

Statewide program contact

Tressie Kamp
tressie.kamp@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3973
Fax: (608) 266-0658

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Questions about the content of this page:
Tressie Kamp, tressie.kamp@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: May 7, 2013