Transportation
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Legislators Borrow $350 Million for Highways
Bipartisan law will drive up debt and take from general fund for education and other needs.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Abele Faces Attack on Free Bus Rides
Though his challenger for county exec, Chris Larson, is undecided on issue, it could still impact the race.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
City Accepts $14 Million Federal Streetcar Grant
City wins TIGER grant after "a brutal competition" where demand for transit dollars greatly exceeded the sums appropriated.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Walker Highway Plan May Cause Education Cuts
Using general fund rather than highway fund may lead to more cuts for schools and UW.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Bublr Dock Installed at Lakefront Brewery
The ceremony celebrating it featured a bubbler spouting Lakefront beer. Fixed Gear, of course.
Oct 24th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Why America Has an Infrastructure Crisis
Wisconsin's Highway 23 is a perfect example of over building that's driving up maintenance costs.
Oct 12th, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
Bublr Bikes Expands to UWM
Six new bike stations now at UWM. Barrett, Abele and UWM and Bublr representatives cheer the news.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
County Transit Unveils New Line of Buses
New vehicles feature many improvements to upgrade the ride and reduce gas use and emissions.
Oct 3rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
$1 Bus Fares in Milwaukee – An Idea Worth Exploring
Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski proposed lowering Milwaukee County Transit System fares to $1.00 from $2.25.
May 26th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Walker to Debate Transit
Facts have never been of much interest to the anti-rail forces.
Aug 6th, 2008 by Michael Horne
