Transportation
Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders
Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport
Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit
County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks
These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?
More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Announces Service Cuts
Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety
Grant could fund road safety interventions in multiple cities.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
