Streetsblog
Seattle Offers Lesson for Milwaukee
Rather than simply launching free transit, King County creates more sustainable model.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Bicycling Getting Much Safer
Addition of protected bike lanes in cities reduces crashes, fatalities. Is Milwaukee next?
Nov 18th, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Who Knew? Tim Kaine Is An Urbanist
Democratic V-P choice supported transit, opposed cul-de-sacs, urban sprawl.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Republican Platform is Hostile to Cities
Would end all federal transportation funding for transit, biking, walking.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Traffic Deaths Increasingly Involve Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths a rising share of traffic fatalities nationally and in Wisconsin. Why?
Mar 15th, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Why America Has an Infrastructure Crisis
Wisconsin's Highway 23 is a perfect example of over building that's driving up maintenance costs.
Oct 12th, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
Uber Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths
So what will be impact in the nation's heaviest-drinking state?
Aug 17th, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
Street Safety Lags in America
America is failing at improving road safety, but how is Wisconsin doing?
Sep 18th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
The Physical Benefits of Biking and Walking Paths
Study shows people living near trails get more exercise, leading to better health.
Aug 7th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Protesters Oppose Double-Decker Freeway
State wants either a double decker or 8-lane freeway through heart of city. Protestors demand different approach.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Why the Zoo Interchange Project Should Be Stopped
It will cost more than entire federal budget for biking and pedestrian projects.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
