Transportation
Airport Traffic Still Down in May
Given the massive drop in traffic seen in April, May's slight improvement may be negligible.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCommittee Supports Ride Share Tax
Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerState Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall
Tough choices as gas tax revenue plummets, shortfall could be “hundreds of millions”.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Steven WaltersTransit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy
Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.
May 29th, 2020 by Graham KilmerIllinois 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 Jannene