DOT transportation meeting tonight

First of two public meetings on plans around La Crosse

Tonight is the first of two meetings this week on transportation plans for the area around La Crosse.

The DOT is holding public involvement meetings this week to get feedback and share information on transportation plans and strategies for the region.

La Crosse Area Planning Committee executive director, Tom Faella says those strategies include, “the dreaded north-south corridor” plan for putting a road through the La Crosse River marsh, but also other options, including adding infrastructure for bicycles and increasing public transit.

At 5 p.m. tonight, the first meeting will be held at Eagle Bluff elementary in Onalaska.  At 5 p.m. tomorrow, the meeting will be at Central High School in La Crosse.

The DOT insists final plans and strategies have not yet been determined.