Car Culture Cements Suburban Politics
Study shows even more diverse suburbs don’t change politically because they're so car dependent.
Nov 23rd, 2018
Most Drivers Don’t Yield to Pedestrians
UWM study finds just 16% of Milwaukee drivers yielded right of way at unmarked intersections.
Mar 22nd, 2018
Jobs Up Yet Driving Down in Seattle
Has added 60,000 downtown jobs, yet solo commuters declined 9%. Can Milwaukee learn from this?
Feb 22nd, 2018
Seattle Adds People Without Adding Traffic
Population up 21%, traffic down 3.3%, due to good transit. Can Milwaukee learn from this?
Dec 20th, 2017
Transit Helps Close Minority Jobs Gap
Blacks are three times more dependent on transit to get to jobs than whites.
Nov 27th, 2017
The Man Who Beat the Highway Lobby
Milwaukee’s Dennis Grzezinski may be America’s most successful environmental attorney.
Oct 13th, 2017
The Plague of License Suspensions
Black men are 10 times more likely to have drivers licenses suspended for not paying fees.
Oct 8th, 2017
Which Cities Are Dangerous for Walking?
UWM study finds worst cities are five times more dangerous for pedestrians.
Aug 14th, 2017
The Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
Repeated deaths at same intersections suggest design changes needed.
Apr 18th, 2017
80 Transit Projects in 2017
Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.
Feb 6th, 2017
The Plague of Pedestrian Deaths
Up 16% since 2009. And they fall harder on minorities in states like Wisconsin.
Jan 16th, 2017
Developers Building Less Parking Per Bedroom
After 70 years of ever more parking, developers are cutting back, new report shows.
Dec 28th, 2016
Seattle Offers Lesson for Milwaukee
Rather than simply launching free transit, King County creates more sustainable model.
Dec 1st, 2016
Bicycling Getting Much Safer
Addition of protected bike lanes in cities reduces crashes, fatalities. Is Milwaukee next?
Nov 18th, 2016
Who Knew? Tim Kaine Is An Urbanist
Democratic V-P choice supported transit, opposed cul-de-sacs, urban sprawl.
Jul 27th, 2016
Republican Platform is Hostile to Cities
Would end all federal transportation funding for transit, biking, walking.
Jul 22nd, 2016
Traffic Deaths Increasingly Involve Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths a rising share of traffic fatalities nationally and in Wisconsin. Why?
Mar 15th, 2016
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
Uber Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths
So what will be impact in the nation's heaviest-drinking state?
Aug 17th, 2015
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
Street Safety Lags in America
America is failing at improving road safety, but how is Wisconsin doing?
Sep 18th, 2014
The Physical Benefits of Biking and Walking Paths
Study shows people living near trails get more exercise, leading to better health.
Aug 7th, 2014
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
Why the Zoo Interchange Project Should Be Stopped
It will cost more than entire federal budget for biking and pedestrian projects.
Apr 23rd, 2014
Why America’s Roads Are More Dangerous
U.S. and Wisconsin have seen less decline in traffic fatalities than other countries. Why?
Apr 15th, 2014
More Transit Funding Needed, Fitch Ratings Warns
Economy could suffer if governments don't recognize decline in driving and other trends that favor transit.
Apr 9th, 2014
Transportation Policy Rarely Protects Civil Rights
Because civil rights laws lack teeth, most highways get built regardless of impact on minorities.
Feb 20th, 2014
5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars
In Milwaukee and nationally, universities are cutting costs on parking structures by promoting buses, bikes and car-sharing.
Feb 13th, 2014
Milwaukee Has 9th Fastest Growth in Car-Free Households
Study shows only 8 U.S. cities grew faster; 20% of households here are car-free.
Jan 22nd, 2014
The Rise of Parking-Free Apartment Buildings
Cities across America are slashing the cost of housing by reducing parking in new construction, how about Milwaukee?
Dec 19th, 2013
Bill Targets Federal Transit and Bike Funding
Some Republicans want to end all funding for transit, biking, pedestrian improvements, with huge impact on Wisconsin.
Nov 20th, 2013
How a Streetcar Spurs Development
In cities like Kansas City, Cincinnati and Tucson, the creation of an urban streetcar has triggered development.
Nov 3rd, 2013
Distracted Driving Kills
Distracted driving is claiming the lives of more pedestrians and cyclists.
Oct 25th, 2013
Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High
Smaller cities drive increase as polls show voters overwhelmingly support federal support of passenger rail.
Oct 18th, 2013
The Tyranny of “Level of Service”
This planning approach benefits motorists at the expense of everyone else. But states are beginning to move away from it.
Oct 13th, 2013
Park(ing) Day Across America
Milwaukee wasn't the only city celebrating the day, as these photos document.
Sep 27th, 2013
BBC Deplores Wisconsin’s Black Imprisonment Rate
News show focuses international attention on problems here.
Sep 19th, 2013
