Senate Bill 824 mandates that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) include specific elements in its long-range statewide transportation plan. The bill requires the plan to encompass a vision for low-carbon public transit, the electrification of the transportation sector, cost-effective charging infrastructure, incentives for equitable and clean transportation options, and solutions for underserved areas, including rural and low-income communities. This new section, 85.66, is created to ensure that these critical components are integrated into the state's transportation planning process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the DOT must prepare and submit a report to the governor and the legislature detailing how these elements have been incorporated into the current long-range transportation plan. The report should also identify any items that have not yet been addressed and outline strategies for their future inclusion. This report is to be submitted no later than six months after the effective date of the bill, ensuring accountability and progress in enhancing Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure to meet modern needs.