Transportation in the Region

Whether we're moving people or goods, the ways we access transportation impacts our lives on a daily basis. That's the reason we believe it's important that our region offers safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation systems for residents, visitors, and industry.

In the Madison Region, we have:

• An outstanding region-wide road network, with significant investment
  improvements that connect people and jobs
• A regional airport that connects us to global and regional hubs in minutes, plus a number of municipal airports
• Expansive rail infrastructure
• A commitment to and investment in alternative transportation solutions

The region believes in a proactive approach to transportation solutions. Connections 2030, a long-range transportation plan for Wisconsin, addresses all forms of transportation over a 25-year planning horizon, identifying a series of policies to aid transportation decision-makers in evaluating programs and projects. Other programs include Community Car, a member-based, "time-share" car service supporting sustainable mobility.

The Madison Region is also home to the Dane County Regional Airport (airport code: MSN), where more than 100 commercial flights depart and arrive daily. The 1.6 million passengers who use DCRA yearly travel nonstop to Atlanta, Chicago (O'Hare), Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York (LaGuardia), Newark, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. The airport also offers access to the entire globe through connecting hubs.

Finally, we know transportation isn't limited to railroads and highways. The Madison Region features hundreds of miles of biking and walking trails that add diversity and enjoyment to the way we get around. Take Sauk County, which features both the 400 State Trail, one of Wisconsin's most beautiful bike trails, and the Baraboo Hills Chapter of the Ice Age Trail, offering hiking through glacial features formed 1.6 billion years ago. Then check out the City of Madison, where all Metro buses are equipped with bike racks through the Rack & Roll Program.

So whether you're flying out to meet a client, transporting produce to and from other markets, or hiking with your family, the Madison Region provides the resources you need.