Highway-Rail Crossings 4. Economic Benefits 6. In addition, the findings of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Passenger Rail Service will be incorporated in the State Rail Plan. The freight rail component of the plan will have a policy focus, reflecting the recognition that the majority of Wisconsin's railroad system is owned and maintained by the private sector. The amount of public investment required to implement the plan, and economic benefits and potential environmental impacts of implementing the plan, will also be examined.
Public participation is encouraged throughout the development of the State Rail Plan.
Public Outreach meetings will be held around the state at various stages in the planning process. This report summarizes the past, present, and future of freight and passenger rail services in Wisconsin. The SRP Advisory Committee was created to help WisDOT develop the State Rail Plan. This link provides information about the Committee and their meetings. For more information on how to get your free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, visit WisDOT's Software Information .