Transportation
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Do E-Bike Speeds Need To Be Regulated?
All the city news you can use.
Jan 26th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Railroad Company Responds to Supervisors’ Pressure
Union Pacific promises it will fix damage to College Avenue.
Jan 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April
State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges
System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online
Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise
Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave
Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash
Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Most Popular Transportation Stories
A busy year, with stories about the buses, freeway, airport, streetcar and BRT.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
