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Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash

Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash

971,980 trips taken in 2024 and 2025 slated to be record-breaking year.

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

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Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

Transportation: Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
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His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.

Urban Reads: Do E-Bike Speeds Need To Be Regulated?
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Do E-Bike Speeds Need To Be Regulated?

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Transportation: Railroad Company Responds to Supervisors’ Pressure
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Railroad Company Responds to Supervisors’ Pressure

Union Pacific promises it will fix damage to College Avenue.

Transportation: WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April
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WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April

State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.

Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges

Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges

System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.

Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train

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Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue

New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.

Transportation: MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise
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MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise

Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.

Transportation: MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave
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Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.