Streetsblog
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 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
Transportation Policy Rarely Protects Civil Rights
Because civil rights laws lack teeth, most highways get built regardless of impact on minorities.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
Distracted Driving Kills
Distracted driving is claiming the lives of more pedestrians and cyclists.
Oct 25th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High
Smaller cities drive increase as polls show voters overwhelmingly support federal support of passenger rail.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
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 by Angie Schmitt
Park(ing) Day Across America
Milwaukee wasn't the only city celebrating the day, as these photos document.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
