Transportation
Rep. Steil Wants to Ban Free Bus Rides
Republican Congressman targets MCTS with bill banning 'universal fare free.' MCTS says it has no such policy.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerStreetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash
A truck struck overhead wire system that powers system.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBus Cuts Leave Some Riders Stranded
Blind transit riders losing access to work, seeing quality of life diminished.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerAirport Collecting Donations for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
Airport collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for TSA and FAA employees.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerOne Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePublic Meetings Upcoming On Possible I-794 Removal, Replacement
WisDOT will present traffic impacts for first time on various alternatives.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneConstruction Starting On $1.7 Billion Interstate 94 Widening
Closures begin Nov. 3 with construction running through 2033.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAirport Forecasting No Passenger Growth in 2026
Milwaukee Mitchell director says shaky economic conditions drive softening demand for commercial air travel.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS Plans 15% Service Cut
Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board
MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCouncil Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene