Transportation
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSee The State’s Design Concepts For Replacing Or Rebuilding Interstate 794
Eight options, two of which call for complete removal. All include extended streets, fewer ramps.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers
New Connect 1 service already averaging 2,800 rides a day.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Paratransit Taxi Service Ending?
Two county agencies recommend ending door-to-door service for disabled. September 28 could be its last day.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham KilmerResolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham KilmerAmerican Airlines Announces Daily, Nonstop Flights to D.C.
Two roundtrip flights a day from Mitchell airport will begin running in October.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Graham KilmerGOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion
Budget committee approves proposal that also hikes fees on electric vehicles.
Jun 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio“Active Streets” Serves As Road-to-Trail Test Runs
Milwaukee County Parks closing sections of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerHave Republicans Put Milwaukee Transit On Chopping Block?
Milwaukee legislators oppose move by GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerHow To Get to Summerfest 2023
No car? No problem. Here are 9 other ways to get there.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerUnion Pushes MCTS To Diversify Management
Union leaders say they've seen progress, but challenge MCTS to do more.
Jun 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer