The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds highway safety projects at sites that have experienced a high crash history. Emphasis is on low-cost options that can be implemented quickly.
The overall objective of HSIP is to develop and implement, on a continuing basis, stand-alone safety projects designed to reduce the number and severity of crashes on all streets and highways (state and local). The federal funding ratio for HSIP funds is usually 90%, requiring a 10% match of state and/or local funds. To aid in identifying potential issue areas, a link to Community Maps is provided below. Community Maps provides a statewide map of all police reported motor vehicle crashes from 2010 to the current year.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is currently accepting completed HSIP applications. The application review process will begin after the February 15, 2024, deadline. Applications should be submitted to the appropriate Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Regional HSIP Coordinator. HSIP Coordinators are also available to help answer any questions local public agencies have about the HSIP or the application process. The HSIP project application form is available for download below.
Application materials
Other resources
HSIP coordinators
North Central Region
Cole Dineen
cole.dineen@dot.wi.gov
(715) 421-8083
Northeast Region
Kelsey Lorenz
kelsey.lorenz@dot.wi.gov
(920) 492-0142
Northwest Region
Tim Smrstick
timothy.smrstick@dot.wi.gov
(715) 836-2834
Southwest Region
Linda Richardson
linda.richardson@dot.wi.gov
(608) 789-7869
Southeast Region
Hans Higdon (interim contact)
hans.higdon@dot.wi.gov
(262) 548-5924
Central Office
Matthew Gast
matthew.gast@dot.wi.gov
(608) 267-3277