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Commissioners Crowley and Minkel-Dumit Elected Interim Chair and Vice Chair

Congratulations to Commissioners Michael Crowley and Natalia Minkel-Dumit, who have been elected Interim Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission.

Share Your Feedback on Our Draft Community Engagement Plan

Review and provide your thoughts on our draft Community Engagement Plan through Friday, November 21, 2025. The plan guides the ways we communicate with and engage residents on our regional planning efforts.

Our Fall Newsletter is Out Now!

Read our Fall edition of Regional Planning News for the latest update on VISION 2050 and changes resulting from last year’s federally required review and update, our work this summer on lakes across the Region, and more!

Historic August Rainfall Recap

How much rain fell in your community during August’s extreme storms? Check out our rainfall analysis map that shows Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties were most affected, with several areas experiencing greater than 1,000-year recurrence probability rainfall events.

Commission Receives National Award for FlexRide

The Commission has been honored by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) with an Achievement Award for FlexRide Milwaukee, the on-demand workforce ridesharing service developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and MobiliSE.

New 2025-2028 TIP

In December 2024, the Commission adopted the next 4-year (2025-2028) multimodal transportation improvement program (TIP) of projects proposed to be carried out by the State and local governments in Southeastern Wisconsin. Visit the TIP webpage to learn more.

New Report Compares the Milwaukee Metro Area to Peers

Commission staff recently prepared the third edition of a report comparing the four-county Milwaukee Metro Area to its peers. The report assesses how the Milwaukee Metro Area compares with 28 metro areas from across the country on several key measures, including population growth and characteristics, the economy, and transportation.

Passenger Rail Corridor Study Underway

The Commission is currently assisting in a study exploring the possibility of establishing passenger rail service in the corridor between Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee. Visit the study webpage to learn more.

2020 Regional Land Use Inventory Completed

The Commission recently completed its 2020 land use inventory for the entire seven-county Southeastern Wisconsin Region. This information is available in a mapping format on the Commission’s Interactive Mapping Application and can be obtained in GIS and tabular formats by contacting Commission staff.

Metro Milwaukee Pollution Reduction Action Plan Completed

Commission staff recently submitted the Metropolitan Milwaukee Priority Pollution Reduction Action Plan to the U.S. EPA. The plan is the first deliverable under the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program and marks the first milestone in a multi-year planning effort, making the four-county Milwaukee metro area eligible to apply for grants during the future implementation phase.