Transportation
The Hop Records 80,113 Rides in August
Third best month on record, but down from July high.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deaths From Running Red Lights Rising
Up nationally but Wisconsin “has one of the worst increases.”
Sep 11th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smaller Cities Embrace Bike Share
Wisconsin Rapids leads the way. City of 18,000 has logged 1,000 rides.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lime Unveils ‘Group Ride’ Scooters
To provide "more joy," Lime now allows a single user to unlock multiple scooters.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Federal Grant Have Saved Bus Routes?
Some question how Abele administration used federal grant money.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Authorizes a Strike
The union votes no on MCTS' final contract offer, gives leadership power to call strike.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Threatens Strike By Friday
Union leader predicts a strike, but some workers likely to favor contract being offered.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union’s Budget Claims Disputed
Its claim that MCTS has big annual surpluses misrepresents the budget, comptroller says.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Bus System Cuts Create Anxiety
Cutbacks will “impact the most vulnerable folks”, community leaders say.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
