Wisconsin Department of Transportation

What Wisconsin Department of Transportation does

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is the executive-branch state government agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Wisconsin's multimodal transportation infrastructure. Founded in 1848 and headquartered at the Hill Farms Building in Madison, WisDOT operates through core divisions including the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Wisconsin State Patrol, Division of Statewide Transportation, and Division of Transportation Investment Management. The agency serves Wisconsin's 6+ million residents and businesses by issuing driver licenses and vehicle registrations, operating the 511 Wisconsin real-time travel information system (with 500+ traffic cameras), enforcing commercial vehicle safety, and delivering 350–400 state highway projects annually. WisDOT also provides specialized programs covering the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) deployment, the Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) initiative, rail and transit services, aeronautics, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, and the Harbor Assistance Program for maritime commerce.

The agency's technology stack centers on the 511 Wisconsin traveler information platform, GIS and mapping systems, interactive construction project maps, the Projects Hub, and internal systems (HR Self Service, Employee Transfer, FMLA Request, LearnCenter). The CAV program develops regulatory frameworks and infrastructure planning for autonomous and connected vehicle deployment via the WAVE Advisory Committee. WisDOT funds and coordinates major capital projects with partners including the Minnesota Department of Transportation (John A. Blatnik Bridge, $1.1–1.4B), Parsons Corporation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, tribal governments, and local municipalities. The agency allocates federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds—$78.65 million for NEVI—and biennial state budget appropriations to local governments, with $151 million distributed in the first quarterly 2026 payments alone.

As a government entity, WisDOT generates no commercial revenue; funding derives from federal transportation grants (primarily IIJA and FHWA), state motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration and title fees, and biennial state budget appropriations from the Wisconsin Legislature. The agency's "customers" are effectively Wisconsin residents (DMV services, State Patrol protection, traveler information), local and tribal governments (state aid disbursements, planning assistance), and commercial freight carriers (highway corridor access, port services). Performance is tracked via the MAPSS framework (Mobility, Accountability, Preservation, Safety, Service) with public-facing scorecards.

Name

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Legal name

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Website

https://wisconsindot.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Wisconsin Department of Transportation is the state agency managing Wisconsin's highways, bridges, DMV services, State Patrol, and multimodal transportation infrastructure, serving residents, local governments, and freight carriers across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA), Roadside Drainage, Stormwater & Erosion Control Maintenance (TLAJAAAE), Highway Incident Management & Traffic Incident Clearance (TIM) (TLAJAJAA)

Keywords

• State transportation agency
• Highway infrastructure management
• Vehicle registration services
• Public transit programs
• Traffic information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is the state agency responsible for Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure and services. It issues driver licenses and ID cards, titles and registers vehicles, manages 350-400 state highway construction projects annually, enforces traffic laws through the State Patrol, distributes state and federal transportation funding to local governments, and operates the 511 Wisconsin real-time traveler information system covering more than 500 traffic cameras. It also administers specialized programs including the NEVI EV charging program, the Local Small Structures Improvement Program (LSSIP), the Harbor Assistance Program, and multimodal programs for rail, aviation, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and water transportation.

Product overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides a comprehensive portfolio of transportation services organized around its core divisions: Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for vehicle titles, registration, and driver licensing; 511 Wisconsin for real-time traffic information; Wisconsin State Patrol for highway safety; and Highway Projects for infrastructure development. The agency operates specialized programs including the Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Program for autonomous vehicle technologies, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program for EV charging expansion, Local Small Structures Improvement Program (LSSIP) for rural infrastructure, and Harbor Assistance Program for port improvements. Additional services span bicycle and pedestrian programs, rail programs, transit programs, and aeronautics. WisDOT completes 350-400 highway projects annually and manages performance through its MAPSS Performance Improvement system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ transportation projects completed statewide in one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Parsons CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Parsons Corporation was awarded design oversight and construction oversight contracts for the estimated $1.1 to $1.4 billion John A. Blatnik Bridge replacement project. The 1961-built bridge connects Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, carrying 33,900 vehicles daily over the St. Louis Bay. Construction begins Fall 2026 with traffic opening in 2031 using a design-build delivery method.
• Minnesota Department of TransportationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Joint project ownership with Minnesota DOT on the John A. Blatnik Bridge replacement, a critical freight corridor between the eastern United States and Canada spanning the St. Louis Bay.
• University of Wisconsin-MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026UW-Madison students driving demand for alternative transportation, with 70-80% using walking or bus transit. Four major bus routes carry 2.2 million rides annually for the university community.
• City of MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026City developing new transit options including future Amtrak Hiawatha West service connecting Chicago to Milwaukee, with state planning rail expansion to Madison by 2030. Students remain critical voices as Madison grows its transportation system.
• Forest County Potawatomi CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026The Forest County Potawatomi Community opened a new EV charging station at Fireside Market near Crandon, Wisconsin, marking the first NEVI grant awarded to a Native American tribe for a project on trust land in the United States. Project managed by Potawatomi Ventures with four covered parking spots serving up to four vehicles.
• Governor Tony EverscoreOthers · 5 February 2026Governor Tony Evers and WisDOT announced over $151 million in first quarterly payments for 2026 for local road repairs and infrastructure projects, funded by the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. Additional allocations support rural roads improvement.
• Port MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026WisDOT awarded $1.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding for Port Milwaukee infrastructure improvements including roof repairs for Terminal 2 and ventilation upgrades at Terminal 5. Part of over $7.5 million awarded statewide through the Harbor Assistance Program created in 1979.
• Construction Contractors (Excellence in Construction Awardees)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026WisDOT recognized six construction companies with Excellence in Construction Awards: Northeast Asphalt (asphalt paving WIS 91), Trierweiler Construction (concrete reconstruction US 51), Mashuda Contractors (2.5-mile road widening Dane County), Zenith Tech (retaining wall replacement Pierce County), Lunda Construction (bridge replacement Clark County), and Hoffman Construction (interstate expansion I-43 Milwaukee County).
• Metropolitan Planning OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisDOT partners with Metropolitan Planning Organizations across Wisconsin for bicycle and pedestrian facility planning, guided by Wisconsin Bicycle Planning Guidance and Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Handbook.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisDOT receives federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including $78.65 million for NEVI program. FHWA involvement in highway safety programs and regulations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT): Direct peer and joint partner with WisDOT on the $1.1-1.4B Blatnik Bridge replacement; both are state DOTs administering multi-modal transportation across a comparable Midwest jurisdiction.
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Direct peer state DOT administering highway, rail, aviation, and transit programs with similar scale and federal IIJA funding exposure; comparable NEVI and CAV initiatives.
• Iowa Department of Transportation: Direct peer Midwestern state DOT with comparable highway maintenance, NEVI deployment, and multi-modal programming for a similar-sized population and geography.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT): Direct peer state DOT with a comparable mix of highway, bridge replacement, NEVI, and CAV programs serving a Midwest manufacturing and freight economy.
• Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT): Direct peer state DOT operating a similar multi-modal portfolio (highways, NEVI, transit, aeronautics) with comparable biennial budget structure and federal funding reliance.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Broad incumbent state DOT operating at substantially larger scale with overlapping NEVI, CAV, and highway programs; sets national benchmarks for transportation electrification and autonomous vehicle policy.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Broad incumbent state DOT managing one of the largest US transportation networks; comparable multi-modal mandate including highways, rail, aviation, and public transit.
• New York State Department of Transportation: Broad incumbent state DOT with overlapping DMV-equivalent functions, highway capital programs, NEVI deployment, and CAV initiatives across a similarly diverse geography.

Others

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): Federal counterpart and primary funder for WisDOT's highway, NEVI, and bridge programs; sets regulatory standards that shape state DOT program design and execution.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (e.g., Madison Area MPO): Regional planning partner organizations that WisDOT coordinates with for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning; adjacent ecosystem participants in the same transportation planning workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wisconsindot
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wisdot
• Facebookfacebook.com/wisdot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisconsin-department-of-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/wisdot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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