WISN – In another segment, the president and CEO of the Waukesha County Business Alliance urged Gov. Scott Walker and lawmakers to reconsider funding for work on the Interstate 94 East – West corridor in Milwaukee.
Suzanne Kelley said the corridor “is a major thoroughfare for commerce in our region.”
Walker eliminated money for corridor planning and work in his most recent budget.
“Our business leaders in Waukesha County are telling us that a modern, efficient transportation system is critical to their businesses,” Kelley said.
She said 21,000 businesses, more than 300,000 jobs, and some 500,000 people are within a five-mile radius of the corridor, which is a three-mile section of I-94 between the Marquette and Zoo interchanges. The stretch of road sees frequent traffic congestion and delays.
“The best approach from our standpoint would be to find a comprehensive solution that combines a long-term transportation strategy with appropriate funding for the highest priorities,” she said.