Transportation
Loss of Talgo Train Hurts Foxconn Deal
High speed rail would have better connected Racine area to Madison, Chicago.
Jul 20th, 2017 by James RowenSenate and Assembly Flip on Highway Debt
Senate now likes big increase in debt, Assembly no longer does.
Jul 20th, 2017 by George MitchellCity Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe Return of Talgo
Returns to central city plant here, will service and repairs trains for U.S. customers.
Jul 17th, 2017 by Graham KilmerHighways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George MitchellOregon Passes Bike Tax
$15 on purchase of new bike. Will Wisconsin follow suit?
Jul 14th, 2017 by Dave CieslewiczCouncil Approves More Parking for Bikes
Minimum standards for bike parking, bike racks for new and redeveloped buildings.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Graham KilmerRiverwest Will Get First Bike Boulevards
Two miles of streets where bikes get priority over cars.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCity Is Unequal for Bike Users
Report finds poorer residents have far less access to bike trails. Is there a solution?
Jul 11th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Myth of DOT Mismanagement
It amounts to 2 percent of highway spending. That won’t solve roads budget deficit.
Jul 10th, 2017 by George MitchellVos Goads WMC for Their Roads Plan
Business group's lobbying killed trucks fee, leaving roads budget still far short.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow to Follow the Transportation Debate
And why a real solution will probably never be reached.
Jul 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell