Car Culture

It’s PARK(ing) Day, Let the Celebration Begin

It’s PARK(ing) Day, Let the Celebration Begin

Parking spots will be transformed into public space -- with entertainers performing -- as part of international event today.

Car Culture: Why WisDOT Is Behind the Times
Car Culture

Why WisDOT Is Behind the Times

Auto traffic per capita has declined since 2004, other states now spend less on highways, but Wisconsin wants to keep expanding.

Car Culture: Walker’s Massive Borrowing Scheme
Car Culture

Walker’s Massive Borrowing Scheme

His increase in road spending and refusal to increase gas tax could leave state paying 25% of transportation budget to debt service.

Car Culture: Walker’s Freeway Farce
Car Culture

Walker’s Freeway Farce

After blaming Barrett for "delaying" the Zoo Interchange, Walker is now stalling it, while rejecting a gas tax hike to pay for it.

Car Culture: PARK(ing) Day 2012
Car Culture

PARK(ing) Day 2012

Expanding public space, one parking spot at a time.

Car Culture: Groups Sue to Stop Zoo Interchange
Car Culture

Groups Sue to Stop Zoo Interchange

No money for transit, but plenty for freeway expansion.

Car Culture: Highway Bill?
Car Culture

Highway Bill?

Cars, not people, win this round.

Car Culture: LA Now a Bicycle Town?
Car Culture

LA Now a Bicycle Town?

Open street events have helped to make bicycling more mainstream in L.A. When will Milwaukee join a world-wide trend?

Car Culture: Generation Y is Rejecting the Auto
Car Culture

Generation Y is Rejecting the Auto

While the average US household spends $80 a week on gas, Gen Y embraces public transit and bicycling.

Car Culture: Electric Charging Stations, Texting and Driving Part Deux, Weekend Fun, and More.
Car Culture

Electric Charging Stations, Texting and Driving Part Deux, Weekend Fun, and More.

In this edition of Car Culture, just how green are electric cars? Plus, more on texting and driving, and the other side of “pleasure driving.”

Car Culture: Disney’s Magic Highways, Designated Driver Service, Opportunity Lost, and More.
Car Culture

Disney’s Magic Highways, Designated Driver Service, Opportunity Lost, and More.

In this, the second installment of Car Culture, we’ll enjoy a little bit of Disney magic, learn about a long overdue car service which is finally coming to Milwaukee, and lament the loss of an opportunity to make Milwaukee a better place while attracting tourists from across the region.

Car Culture: Freedom Brought to You by the American Auto Industry, Hello Officer, Put the Phone Down, and More
Car Culture

Freedom Brought to You by the American Auto Industry, Hello Officer, Put the Phone Down, and More

Welcome to the first installment of Car Culture. It will be a place for us to talk, think, and explore our addiction to the automobile. Don't fear, it’s not about how much I hate cars, and isn't about forcing you to take the bus or ‘worse’ yet ride your bike. It is about understanding the history of our love affair with the automobile, and its true costs and consequences.