Welcome

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) is the official metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and regional planning commission (RPC) for the seven county southeastern Wisconsin area.  SEWRPC was created in 1960 to provide the basic information and planning services necessary to solve problems which transcend the corporate boundaries and fiscal capabilities of the local units of government comprising the Southeastern Wisconsin Region. For 50 years SEWRPC has provided such information and planning services needed to solve problems and provide focus and attention on key issues of regional consequence. more

Current Major Work Efforts

Regional Housing Plan

Work has begun on a regional housing plan which will address the availability, location, and density of housing, including affordable housing.  The distribution of jobs in the region will be an important consideration in the preparation of this plan.                                  more

  Notices & News

SERTA

The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SERTA), a new and permanent transit authority, was created in July 2009, by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Doyle.  SERTA will oversee the development of commuter rail service in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties.  For more information, visit SERTA.

KRM Commuter Link

The potential for improving transit in the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) corridor has long been a community issue. By connecting Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee to each other as well as to northeast Illinois and Chicago, both economic and population growth within the Milwaukee-Chicago mega-metro area will likely result, along with better access to jobs, culture, and entertainment. SEWRPC has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as part of the current phase of the project. The DEIS has now been prepared and filed with the Environmental Protection Agency, and is available for public comment. To find out the latest information about this project, please visit KRMonline.

Certification Review

During the fall of 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) conducted a Federally required quadrennial review of the metropolitan transportation planning process carried out by SEWRPC. more 

Regional Water Supply Study

The final stages of preparing a regional water supply plan are underway.  This planning effort will lead to the preparation and adoption of a regional water supply plan. more 

TIP 2009-2012

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Southeastern Wisconsin is now available.  The TIP is a listing of Federally funded transportation projects proposed for Southeastern Wisconsin 2009-2012. more

 Pewaukee Merger

The City and Village of Pewaukee are studying the possible merger of their two municipalities. The Pewaukee Merger website provides information about the consolidation efforts.

Other Studies Underway

Interim Review and Update of the Year 2035 Regional Transportation Plan

 SEWRPC is conducting an interim review and update of the year 2035 regional transportation plan. The review will re-examine the forecasts underlying the plan, measure the performance of the transportation system, and assess the implementation to date of the plan recommendations. more

Regional Natural Areas Plan Update

The Regional Natural Areas Plan Update documents a proposed amendment to the Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan for the Southeastern Wisconsin Region. more

"Smart Growth" Comprehensive Planning

SEWRPC works with county and local governments to meet the Wisconsin comprehensive planning requirements commonly called “Smart Growth.” Educational material attendant to this law may be found here. The following links will take you directly to material about multi-jurisdictional comprehensive planning: Kenosha County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Walworth County, Washington County, and Waukesha County.

ARRA Funding for Transportation Projects in the Milwaukee Urbanized Area

As the MPO for the Milwaukee Urbanized Area, SEWRPC is working with State and local units of government to select projects to receive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding. more