Transportation
16th Street Bridge Closure Extended Three Months
Crews are working six days a week but have hit new challenges.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name
But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin DOT Hopes to Reduce EV Users’ Range Anxiety
Wisconsin's DOT Secretary says 21 of 78 planned charging stations have been built.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Robbins, Wisconsin Public Radio
Urban Reads
Learning from Japan’s Railway Success
All the city news you can use.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Mayor, County Executive Raise Concerns About Safety at Train Station
Ald. Bauman calls on state DOT to take over managing Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Scooter Users in Milwaukee Smash Ridership, Revenue Records
Love 'em or hate 'em, they're everywhere.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans 60 Traffic Safety Projects for 2026
Where will projects occur and what will be the impact?
Apr 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Reveal New I-794 Cost Estimates
Upcoming meetings will update land use and costs for freeway replacement options.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Transportation
Bus Riders Can Finally Pay With Credit Card
MCTS adds contactless payment system riders can use after boarding.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MKE County
County Preparing Final Phase of Costly Lakefront Parking Lot
Project scheduled for 2027 completion.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Continues War on Habitual Parking Violators
Policy is bringing compliance and cash. But concerns remain.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
794 Teardown Advocates To Host Walking Tour
Showing how downtown portion of freeway could become housing, parks and more.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
