Car Culture

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

  Sep 20th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene

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

• Why WisDOT Is Behind the Times

  Jun 12th, 2013 by Dave Reid

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

• Walker’s Massive Borrowing Scheme

  Feb 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid

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

• Walker’s Freeway Farce

  Dec 4th, 2012 by Dave Reid

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

• PARK(ing) Day 2012

  Sep 21st, 2012 by Dave Reid

  Expanding public space, one parking spot at a time.

• Groups Sue to Stop Zoo Interchange

  Aug 30th, 2012 by Dave Reid

  No money for transit, but plenty for freeway expansion.

• Highway Bill?

  Aug 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid

  Cars, not people, win this round.

• LA Now a Bicycle Town?

  Jun 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid

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

• Generation Y is Rejecting the Auto

  May 23rd, 2012 by Dave Reid

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

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

  May 11th, 2012 by Dave Reid

  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.”

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

  May 4th, 2012 by Dave Reid

  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.

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

  Apr 26th, 2012 by Dave Reid

  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.