Transportation
Bus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19
Transit union calls for personal protective equipment for operators. MCTS says drivers protected by shield.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerWhy the US is Bad at Building Transit
All the city news you can use.
Mar 15th, 2020 by Jeff WoodHow Can Transit Connect To Jobs?
New bus route to Amazon at county's far end or night buses to jobs in more urban areas?
Mar 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerState Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerSUV Driver Runs Into The Hop
Driver crossed travel lanes turning south onto Broadway. First collision with moving vehicle.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAirport’s Passenger Traffic Down in 2019
Grounding of Boeing 737 Max a key factor. But airport continues to grow, add features.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity Plans 4 Pedestrian, Bicycling Projects
Seeks federal funds to help pay $2.8 million costs for new bike trail, other upgrades.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioStreetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAirport Wins $600,000 Federal Grant
Grant will be used to rehabilitate a runway at Mitchell International.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity to Rebuild National Avenue
City to partner with state, rebuild street from 1st to 39th, add safety improvements.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene