Transportation
New Milwaukee-to-Green Bay Bus Begun
Amtrak replaces shuttered Greyhound service, with two daily round-trip buses.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Advancing Riverwest Bike Boulevards
Open house in Riverwest to discuss proposal planned for July 11th.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFree Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIs the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBill Allows Red Light Cameras in City
Legislation would give Milwaukee Police another tool to combat speeding, reckless driving.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMarcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWill Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTrains Will Roll Faster Through Downtown
Signal upgrades are part of effort to expand Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFunds 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 RadioVos 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 Radio4,000 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