Transportation

• Should 20 MPH Be Milwaukee’s Default Speed Limit?

  Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  City has money set aside to lower speed limits, particularly on side streets.

• DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects

  Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.

• Federal Funds For Trails Increasing

  Nov 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

• MKE County

  How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

  Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

• Higher Gas Prices Expected For Months

  Nov 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills

  But in real dollars lower than in 2014 or 2008.

• Big Hike in Holiday Air Travel Expected

  Nov 15th, 2021 by Megan Hart

  Up 50% at Mitchell. Will vaccine requirements for workers lead to delays?

• Bay View Trades One Road Closure For Another

  Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Kinnickinnic Avenue will be closed for bridge repair. KK Can Opener has damaged at least 10 trucks since August 1.

• Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?

  Nov 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  Bauman pushes idea. Move would clear way for bike trail and commuter rail line.

• The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

  Nov 9th, 2021 by Annie Mattea

  In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

• Wheel Tax Revenues Tripled Over Last Four Years

  Nov 4th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha

  Local governments statewide are relying on the tax for transportation costs.

• FlixBus Buys Greyhound

  Nov 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  German startup now among the biggest bus companies in US, with trips from Milwaukee.

• Van Buren Will Become Two Lane Street

  Nov 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

  New bike lanes and parallel parking added, as four lanes for cars reduced to two.