Transportation
Illinois Wins Grant That Will Benefit Amtrak Hiawatha Expansion
Wisconsin and Illinois transportation departments collaborating on expansion plan.
May 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.
May 27th, 2020 by Graham KilmerAmtrak Bringing Back Hiawatha Trains
Bus service had temporarily replaced trains as pandemic cut ridership.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Buses Will Collect Fares Again
Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st
May 26th, 2020 by Graham KilmerDowntown Losing Another One-Way Street
State Street will be bi-directional through Downtown, making it easier to navigate neighborhood.
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Opens Its Active Streets
Custer, Fratney and Washington reconfigured for pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles.
May 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Rezoning Lot for Future North Side Trail
Future trail would run along Lincoln Creek.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Seeks Grants for New Bike Trails
Powerline Trail would run from S. 105th St. to Lake Michigan. Beerline Trail would be extended.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAmtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks
Train, bus and ride share companies taking various steps to combat the pandemic.
May 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCouncil Committee Blesses Active Streets
And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneIs A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene