Riverton Senior Citizens Center, WRTA and WYDOT to consolidate transit services in Fremont County

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The Riverton Senior Citizens Center, Wind River Transportation Authority (WRTA),  and Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) are working toward consolidating public transit services in Fremont County. This strategic move is in response to increasing financial constraints at the state and federal levels. It will help sustain transportation for seniors and underserved populations while addressing...

DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving during Independence Day holiday weekend

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, during the Independence Day celebration. “The 4th of July celebration should end with memories, not tragedies. We are committed to stopping impaired driving and keeping our community safe. We will have extra patrols over the holiday weekend focused on speeding, seat belt...

Superload to impact travel on Interstate 80

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that a slow moving superload carrying a transformer will be transported from Laramie to Medicine Bow beginning Monday, June 30. The superload will be leaving the Laramie railyard Monday morning and is estimated to make it onto Interstate 80 at the Snowy Range on-ramp at mile marker 311 by 10:30 a.m. From there, the superload...

Upcoming public meetings to address northwest Wyoming highway improvement projects

A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July to address future highway, bridge, airport and public transportation improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. Citizens and local government officials are encouraged to attend. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and citizens who play key transportation partnership roles in...

Basin duo receives district safety leadership awards

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Two Wyoming Department of Transportation workers in Basin received district safety leadership awards Wednesday. Steve Otto, district traffic supervisor in Basin, and Basin mechanic Jesse Preator received the annual awards for their outstanding dedication to workplace safety. WYDOT employees Karissa Kister and Clint Brower, both of Lander, received safety awards in engineering and maintenance, respectively,...