Transportation

Streetsblog: 80 Transit Projects in 2017
Streetsblog

80 Transit Projects in 2017

Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.

Op Ed: Who Is Minding DOT’s Spending?
Op Ed

Who Is Minding DOT’s Spending?

Cost overruns, lack of transparency and oversight has led to huge transportation costs.

Biking: Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking

Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking

Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.

Biking: New Bike Route Would Cross State
Biking

New Bike Route Would Cross State

You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.

Biking: How Will Trump Handle Transportation?
Biking

How Will Trump Handle Transportation?

Elaine Chao will be key. Federal infrastructure dollars might help fund state’s local roads.

Streetsblog: The Plague of Pedestrian Deaths
Streetsblog

The Plague of Pedestrian Deaths

Up 16% since 2009. And they fall harder on minorities in states like Wisconsin.

Biking: New Bike Fees, Taxes Coming?
Biking

New Bike Fees, Taxes Coming?

Increased fees for bikers using state parks and other hikes could be proposed.

Biking: Why Mark Gottlieb Will Be Missed
Biking

Why Mark Gottlieb Will Be Missed

DOT Secretary sought to fix all the state’s transportation needs. Maybe that’s why he’s gone.

Op Ed: Texting While Driving Is Killing People
Op Ed

Texting While Driving Is Killing People

More dangerous than drunk driving, it's a growing cause of accidents in state, nation.

Biking: Bikers Brings Benefits for Motorists
Biking

Bikers Brings Benefits for Motorists

Studies show more biking and bike-friendly policies reduce auto traffic, accidents.

Biking: Budget Talks Focus on Transportation
Biking

Budget Talks Focus on Transportation

So what about biking, part of industry that adds $1.5 billion to Wisconsin economy?

The State of Politics: Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
The State of Politics

Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal

But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.