Transportation
New Sensors Quietly Measure How Often Parking Spots Used
City could use information to reset parking meters, charge variable rates.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
FlexRide Launches Childcare Transportation
City-to-suburb transportation service aims to help working people access childcare.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Connect 1 Will Be Free For All of 2023
Free ride sponsorship extended as off-bus fare validators held up by supply chain issues.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Design Work Could Bring Two-Way Traffic to Farwell, Prospect
Federally-funded rebuild could make streets safer, better for pedestrians, bicyclists.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Joins Milwaukee’s Transit Fare System
Suburb switches to same fare collection system used by MCTS buses.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Battery Electric Buses Will Return This Fall
Plus, ridership continues to increase and issues with real-time signs and mobile app have been fixed.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Paratransit Program in Crisis
As county switches from two providers to one, riders fall through the cracks.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Policy to Buy Union Cars Advances
Committee approves buying only union-made cars for county operations; policy now goes to full board.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side
But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Buses Replace Streetcars While Repair Work Continues
Water main break results in week-long downtown street closure.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
