Transportation

Transportation: Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money
Transportation

Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money

A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.

Transportation: Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Transportation

Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward

Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

Transportation: Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding
Transportation

Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding

Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'

Hank Aaron Trail Closed During State Fair

Hank Aaron Trail Closed During State Fair

DNR and Wisconsin State Fair cite security concerns in temporary closure.

Transportation: Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Transportation

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

Four Options To Transform Brady Street

Four Options To Transform Brady Street

Business improvement district releases study, seeks feedback. The goal: 'to create one of the world's great streets.'

Plats and Parcels: Airport Train Station Expansion Underway
Plats and Parcels

Airport Train Station Expansion Underway

Its construction will help expand Amtrak Hiawatha. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.

State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%

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.

Transportation: Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Transportation

Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue

Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.

Transportation: See The State’s Design Concepts For Replacing Or Rebuilding Interstate 794
Transportation

See 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.

Transportation: BRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers
Transportation

BRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers

New Connect 1 service already averaging 2,800 rides a day.