Transportation
Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Transit Union Will Call Strike Vote
Union blindsided by budget deficit while negotiating next three-year contract.
Jul 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze
But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Largest Railroad Announces $110 Million Investment
Canadian National unveils annual capital plan.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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
