Transportation

High Speed Rail for Milwaukee, Madison?

High Speed Rail for Milwaukee, Madison?

Cities identified in federal study as key links in expanded rail network in Midwest.

Eyes on Milwaukee: North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Eyes on Milwaukee

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Transportation: Milwaukee Studying Second BRT Line
Transportation

Milwaukee Studying Second BRT Line

Bus rapid transit line on 27th St. could be up to 23 miles long at a cost of $177 million.

Transportation: Milwaukee Wants Your Input on Future of Dockless Scooters
Transportation

Milwaukee Wants Your Input on Future of Dockless Scooters

432,794 trips taken through end of September, but downtown ban cut ridership 50%.

Wisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns

Wisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns

The DNR also found that the state's air quality in general is improving.

Op Ed: Federal Infrastructure Bill Will Help State’s Maritime Economy
Op Ed

Federal Infrastructure Bill Will Help State’s Maritime Economy

Wisconsin ports generate $1.4 billion in economic activity, but need infrastructure upgrades.

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

MKE County: Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
MKE County

Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.

Op Ed: Did I-94 End Milwaukee’s Population Growth?
Op Ed

Did I-94 End Milwaukee’s Population Growth?

City's population has declined since 1960s while Waukesha County kept growing.

Transportation: Railroad Merger is a Win for Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin
Transportation

Railroad Merger is a Win for Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin

The Port of Milwaukee could again become intermodal shipping hub, now with direct access to Mexico.

Transportation: Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Transportation

Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94

Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

Late and no-show buses trouble families. MPS says it has a driver shortage.