Transportation
To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.
Jan 25th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Problems With Pothole Repair Act
Sales tax falls heavier on low-income transit users, but bars any spending on transit.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.
Jan 16th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Collective Gets Milwaukee Biking
Downtown, do-it-yourself bike repair shop offers help, affordable parts, free use of tools.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bus System Will Go Paperless
Paper transfers and tickets are gone, but the union is still upset.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Pothole Repair Act
Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015
Crime, the streetcar, teacher pay, the Bucks bailout and other issues left readers battling.
Dec 31st, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
Do Millennials Oppose the Streetcar?
Not really, but a new survey is fueling misunderstandings. What do millennials really want?
Dec 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
2,000 Biking Santas Hit the Streets!
Riders came from Boston, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa to join the rampage.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
12th and Teutonia Needs Help
Too car-oriented with too much pavement, it could become a vibrant intersection after some changes.
Dec 7th, 2015 by John O’Neill
Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard
A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Trains Carrying Oil Endanger Us
Oil train traffic has risen 5000% and often relies on crumbling train bridges.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Cheryl Nenn
