Transportation
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 KilmerMayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNo Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Ridership Still On Track
As weather has improved, so has streetcar ridership, still higher than projected numbers.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSally Sheperdson of Bublr Bikes
How will e-bikes impact bike-sharing? What's the deal with the expansion? Bublr exec discusses future of system.
May 28th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Had 8,000 Pothole Repair Requests
Compares to 3,000 in 2018. Brutal winter added to state-wide roads “crisis”.
May 24th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-HarterJoblines Bus Will End After August
Funding for bus to Waukesha County jobs ending and Waukesha doesn't seem to care.
May 22nd, 2019 by Graham KilmerCouncil Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBreaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan
How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIllinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTalgo Lands $139 Million Contract
Will build the rail cars at its N. 27th St. facility in Milwaukee's Century City development.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene