Wisconsin Department of Transportation

media release: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host two public involvement meetings (One virtual and one in-person) to present and gather feedback on the Madison Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study’s Draft Preferred Strategy Package.

The Draft Preferred Strategy Package includes potential long‑term solutions to address safety, accessibility, operational, and infrastructure concerns on approximately 20 miles of US 12/14/18/151 (Beltline) extending from US 14 (city of Middleton) to County N (town of Cottage Grove) in Dane County.

The meetings will take place:

Tuesday, May 28, Virtual, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Follow the link to join the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23SNsNyvzfw

or join by telephone (audio only): 608-571-2209. Conference ID: 945 853 976#

Wednesday, May 29, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg

The same material will be presented at both meetings, including a pre-recorded presentation with the opportunity to ask questions. You can choose which meeting works best for your schedule. Please note that the PEL study is a long-term planning study and no construction projects are identified at this time.

The public plays an important role in the study process, and we encourage residents and anyone that travels the Beltline to participate in one of the two meetings to learn about the study, the Draft Preferred Strategy Package, and provide insights and feedback. The input received from these meetings will help shape the future of the Beltline.

If you are unable to attend one of these meetings or want to learn more about the study, please visit the study website at www.bit.ly/BeltlinePEL. Meeting materials will be posted on this page by Thursday, May 30. You will be able to watch the presentation video, view the individual displays, take a short survey, and provide feedback via the comment form.