Transportation
Behind 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 JanneneCouture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"
Sep 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDo You Love or Hate the Scooters?
City launches survey in advance of pilot study ending in December.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTransit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham KilmerTransit Cuts Reduced By Abele
After questions raised, his revised 2020 budget finds more revenue for bus system.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCar Free, South Side Streets on Saturday
Ciclovia MKE returns. Mix and mingle, walk or go for a bike ride on September 14th.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Hop Records 80,113 Rides in August
Third best month on record, but down from July high.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene