Transportation
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Leaders Can Pave the Way for Regional Rail
Local governments can support private commuter rail project without breaking the bank
Sep 1st, 2024 by Michael Dunst and Sidney Kuesters
Global Cyber Outage Hurt July Airport Traffic
But Milwaukee Mitchell passenger traffic still much higher this year than in 2023.
Aug 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Coalition, Business Leaders Support New International Terminal
County pursuing federal grant to replace shuttered concourse with new international terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy
Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee
Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts
Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions
Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
