Transportation

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan

New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.

City Streets: Jackson St. Almost Had a Subway
City Streets

Jackson St. Almost Had a Subway

A mile-long underground railway was planned in 1890s.

The State of Politics: Getting Tough On Drunk Driving
The State of Politics

Getting Tough On Drunk Driving

Legislators push to make fourth OWI a felony. But the state corrections costs are high.

Intersection: Highway 41 and Lisbon Is a Mess
Intersection

Highway 41 and Lisbon Is a Mess

An ugly area with long lines of traffic getting off the freeway, it needs a serious fix.

Op-Ed: To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Op-Ed

To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach

Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.

Problems With Pothole Repair Act

Problems With Pothole Repair Act

Sales tax falls heavier on low-income transit users, but bars any spending on transit.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking

Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bus System Will Go Paperless
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bus System Will Go Paperless

Paper transfers and tickets are gone, but the union is still upset.

The State of Politics: The Pothole Repair Act
The State of Politics

The Pothole Repair Act

Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.

9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015

9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015

Crime, the streetcar, teacher pay, the Bucks bailout and other issues left readers battling.

Murphy’s Law: Do Millennials Oppose the Streetcar?
Murphy’s Law

Do Millennials Oppose the Streetcar?

Not really, but a new survey is fueling misunderstandings. What do millennials really want?