Transportation

Streetsblog: Bicycling Getting Much Safer
Streetsblog

Bicycling Getting Much Safer

Addition of protected bike lanes in cities reduces crashes, fatalities. Is Milwaukee next?

Quito’s BRT, a Model for Milwaukee?

Quito’s BRT, a Model for Milwaukee?

Ecuadorian capital’s Bus Rapid Transit is cheap, convenient, fun to use.

Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed

Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed

14% of residents have no car, need transit system the tax would fund.

Bike Czar: Sign Up for Santa Rampage
Bike Czar

Sign Up for Santa Rampage

It’s become a huge hit and the 16th annual ride is on December 3rd.

Murphy’s Law: Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?
Murphy’s Law

Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?

Abele says yes, board members are opposed. Who’s right?

Dane County Bets Big on Bikes

Dane County Bets Big on Bikes

2017 budget includes three new trail projects, 25 miles of bike lanes.

1200 Bikers Ride to Support Chris Kegel

1200 Bikers Ride to Support Chris Kegel

Trek-sponsored event salutes Wheel & Sprocket owner who has cancer.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation
Eyes on Milwaukee

Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation

Annual fee would provide $27 million for county transit and roads. One supervisor already opposed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Cincinnati Streetcar Opens
Eyes on Milwaukee

Cincinnati Streetcar Opens

New system, similar to Milwaukee project, drawing 3,000 daily riders.

Op-Ed: Should Transit Have Dedicated Lanes?
Op-Ed

Should Transit Have Dedicated Lanes?

Dedicated lanes for transit would improve speed and efficiency, but reduce auto lanes or parking.

Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety

Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety

WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.

Kenosha or Bust!

Kenosha or Bust!

Scenes from the second annual Ride Across Wisconsin, from Dubuque to Kenosha.