Transportation

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.

Op-Ed: Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Op-Ed

Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?

Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.

Bike Czar: Santa Rampage A Huge Success
Bike Czar

Santa Rampage A Huge Success

Sea of red 17 blocks long as thousands bicycle North Ave. from Tosa to the Beerline.

Streetsblog: Seattle Offers Lesson for Milwaukee
Streetsblog

Seattle Offers Lesson for Milwaukee

Rather than simply launching free transit, King County creates more sustainable model.

The State of Politics: Robin Vos The Mythbuster
The State of Politics

Robin Vos The Mythbuster

Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.

Plenty of Horne: Welcome Back, Talgo USA!
Plenty of Horne

Welcome Back, Talgo USA!

Despite its harsh treatment by the state, the Spanish manufacturer is back in Milwaukee.