As the Town of Irving considers options for funding emergency medical services, interdisciplinary engineering students researched additional funding sources and explored how other small, rural Wisconsin municipalities are addressing EMS in their communities. […]
The Village of DeForest’s Public Works Department, along with the library, police department, and recreational sports clubs, have outgrown their current buildings. In response, the village is looking to purchase a new piece of land and construct one public works facility that can accommodate the entire department. This report identifies the village’s needs and offers […]
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Until a bus line is implemented in the Village of DeForest, interdisciplinary engineering students recommend expanding bike paths and implementing shuttle bus services that connect the village to downtown Madison. They also suggest launching a public survey to evaluate the demand for public transportation and inform short-term and long-term solutions. […]
While many Village of DeForest employers draw workers from surrounding communities, especially Madison, there are currently no formal public transportation options connecting these employment areas. Interdisciplinary engineering students suggest connectivity strategies that include vanpooling programs, employer supported shuttles, and state or federal grant opportunities. […]
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A group of interdisciplinary engineering students built on research conducted by public health graduate students to better understand barriers to implementing harm reduction initiatives in Monroe County. After surveying community policymakers and local law enforcement, they recommended comprehensive community education and awareness campaigns addressing mental health stigmas. […]
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