Transportation
Decision to Refuse Train Funding “Purely Political”
LaHood says Walker wanted to kill a Democratic plan created by Doyle and Obama. Part 4 of series.
Oct 27th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public RadioCould Federal Grant Revive the Jobline?
Supervisors eager to recreate the shuttered bus service push to use federal grant.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Graham KilmerCity Will Rebuild E. Wells St.
Will study narrowing roadway, expanding sidewalks on Wells from Broadway to Prospect.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHow Walker and Sykes Killed the Train
With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCommittee 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 Jannene