Transportation
Trains Will Roll Faster Through Downtown
Signal upgrades are part of effort to expand Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Funds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Hails Republican Highways Plan
Says increased vehicle fees more “sustainable” way to fund roads than Evers' proposed gas tax hike.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
4,000 New Bike Racks For City
With the help of a federal grant, city officials hope to install 500 new racks annually.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Forget Scooters, Bird Debuts Electric Mopeds
Dockless, rentable "Bird Cruiser" will debut this summer. Will it come to Milwaukee?
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Unveils 28 New Buses
Buses have improvements for riders, bus drivers and other road users. See our photos.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County Looks to Add Electric Buses
County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Still On Track
As weather has improved, so has streetcar ridership, still higher than projected numbers.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
