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Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed
Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board
The Board will review rail and bus opportunities.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Expanded Amtrak service for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board
The proposed Amtrak expansion could add three additional round trip runs between Milwaukee and Chicago daily.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
License Division looks to process surge of applications for new taxi permits
News release from the Office of the City Clerk
Sep 8th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
After lifting of cab cap, city will begin accepting applications for new taxi permits
For the first time in decades, applicants for a public passenger vehicle permit to operate a taxi in Milwaukee will be able to apply without regard for a cap on the number of permits issued, and receive provisional permission to begin operating the day of their application. On a unanimous vote, the Milwaukee Common Council passed legislation last month that did away with the cab cap and created a more streamlined application process, allowing drivers to sign an affidavit affirming their record is clean and receive a provisional permit immediately upon their application. The legislation will allow network companies like Uber and Lyft to operate legally, and Alderman Robert Bauman, who as chair of the Public Transportation Review Board helped author the legislation, said it creates a level playing field for all drivers while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. Alderman Bauman and City Clerk Jim Owczarski, whose office oversees the License Division, will kick off the application process with a news conference Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Alderman Bauman said the first 10 applicants will receive a commemorative gift. Applicants are asked to visit milwaukee.gov/license and prepare their application materials ahead of time. What: News conference – First new taxi permit applications accepted When: 8:15 a.m. – Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Where: License Division, City Hall rotunda – 200 E. Wells St.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Public Transportation Review Board to take up lifting cap on taxicab permits, legal path for network company vehicles
The city’s Public Transportation Review Board will meet tomorrow (Friday, June 13) to discuss a proposed ordinance lifting the cap on taxicab permits and establishing provisions for vehicle inspections and driver licensing for “network companies” such as Uber and Lyft.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Proposal would abolish taxi cab cap, allow mobile “rideshare” services
The new legislation will be introduced at the meeting of the Public Transportation Review Board that is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 9, in room 301-B of City Hall.
May 8th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Let Them Take Taxis…or Uber or Lyft
City may lift cap on cabs and embrace upstart ride sharing services. There will be rides for everyone!
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Legal opinion: City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county
The City of Milwaukee may not legally delegate its authority to regulate and license taxicabs and taxicab operators to Milwaukee County, according to an opinion released this week by the Office of City Attorney Grant F. Langley.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
County Transit Applicants Sell Themselves to — Huh?– the City
Just to further mess up a murky issue, the companies' often sketchy presentations were made to a city committee, not to the county.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit system bidders will address Public Transportation Review Board
Veolia, MV Transportation to make their pitches.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Can County Board Solve Taxicab Problem?
The board's resolution got media play, but will probably accomplish nothing.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Ordinance to improve taxicab service in Milwaukee passes
An ordinance meant to improve taxicab service and increase the availability of cabs throughout Milwaukee was recommended for approval Tuesday on a 5-0 vote before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee
Nov 19th, 2013 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Hearing set for ordinance to improve taxicab service in Milwaukee
An ordinance proposing changes meant to improve taxicab service and to better ensure taxicab service availability throughout Milwaukee will get a public hearing next week before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Floated County Taxi Takeover Ill-Conceived
Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl September 27th, 2013
Sep 27th, 2013 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing
A proposed city ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert J. Bauman seeking to repeal the city’s cap on issuing new public passenger vehicle permits and to establish new requirements aimed at improving taxicab services in the city will be discussed TOMORROW (Thursday, April 18) during a public hearing before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Consumer voices sought on proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits
Public hearing continues on Friday, March 8 at City Hall
Mar 6th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing
Measure also calls for more frequent vehicle inspections, vehicle upgrades
Feb 5th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Free Bus Rides, Moneyball and Renderings, Crime on Buses Way Down, and More
Welcome to the fourth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at free bus rides for St. Patrick's Day, the idea of applying Moneyball principles to project renderings, how Police Chief Flynn has apparently managed to cut in half the service calls originated from MCTS buses, the notion of a new union for UWM, and more.
Mar 14th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
