Transportation
High Speed Rail for Milwaukee, Madison?
Cities identified in federal study as key links in expanded rail network in Midwest.
Oct 30th, 2021 by Diane BezuchaNorth Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Studying Second BRT Line
Bus rapid transit line on 27th St. could be up to 23 miles long at a cost of $177 million.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham KilmerMilwaukee Wants Your Input on Future of Dockless Scooters
432,794 trips taken through end of September, but downtown ban cut ridership 50%.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns
The DNR also found that the state's air quality in general is improving.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Infrastructure Bill Will Help State’s Maritime Economy
Wisconsin ports generate $1.4 billion in economic activity, but need infrastructure upgrades.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Adam Tindall-SchlichtConference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions
Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie MatteaParks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Graham KilmerDid I-94 End Milwaukee’s Population Growth?
City's population has declined since 1960s while Waukesha County kept growing.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by David JasenskiRailroad Merger is a Win for Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin
The Port of Milwaukee could again become intermodal shipping hub, now with direct access to Mexico.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePlan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade
Late and no-show buses trouble families. MPS says it has a driver shortage.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service