Transportation
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBus Union Threatens Strike By October 25
Demands new contract proposal by then. Transit officials say they will meet the deadline.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Graham KilmerStimulus Program Funded Entire Rail Project
How Doyle administration got $800 million "100 percent funded” high speed rail. Part two in a series.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWhich Sign Do You Prefer?
City, county want public input on signs for bicycle trails and city bicycle network.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Ridership Drops with Temperature
Doors Open Milwaukee boosted ridership, but overall Sunday traffic continues to sag.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBehind Wisconsin’s Abandoned High Speed Rail
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson laid groundwork for the project that Gov. Scott Walker killed.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Becoming a Cruise Ship Destination
Milwaukee is an increasingly important port of call for cruising on the Great Lakes, visits to city up 100 percent this year.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHawley Road’s Diet
New protected bike lane, traffic calming accomplished with paint and plastic.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"
Sep 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDo You Love or Hate the Scooters?
City launches survey in advance of pilot study ending in December.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTransit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer