Transportation
County May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Should the Streetcar Be Free?
How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?
Jan 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Real Time App Coming “As Quickly As Possible”
City promises real time data for The Hop which was supposed to launch in December.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Transportation Secretary Faces Tough Choices
Evers choice, Craig Thompson, will be improvement on Walker era, but faces huge problems.
Dec 21st, 2018 by George Mitchell
County Transit Changes Coming in 2019
Some bus lines ended or merged. Goal is faster, more efficient service for customers.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail
One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Bus System Plans Complete Redesign
All routes will be reconsidered to achieve maximum frequency, public input sought.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Car Culture Cements Suburban Politics
Study shows even more diverse suburbs don’t change politically because they're so car dependent.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Angie Schmitt
Regional Transportation Solutions Needed
Current system not working for a growing number of citizens.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Marilyn Miller and David Kraemer
Transit System’s Bus App Is a Hit
In just over one year, new app generated twice as much revenue as it cost to develop.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Americans Want Walkable Cities
Polls show 53% want this. But urban planning still dominated by needs of cars.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
