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City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly
The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Public Works Committee to again discuss pedal tavern legislation
Uber ride-sharing file, pothole policies/procedures and energy production measure also on tap for Wednesday’s meeting
Feb 18th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses
To alleviate a critical street parking squeeze affecting several downtown businesses, Alderman Robert J. Bauman has proposed rescinding a state Department of Transportation (WDOT) mandated traffic control plan.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Alderman Bauman letter to Governor urges nighttime quiet on Hoan project
In his efforts to protect residents and businesses from the constant nighttime noise that accompanies ongoing work on the Hoan Bridge, Alderman Robert Bauman has sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker urging the Governor to intervene.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Third Ward shaking from disruptive after-hours Hoan Bridge work
News conference about the problem tomorrow at City Hall
Feb 6th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits
Tomorrow’s meeting of the Common Council’s Public Works Committee will include testimony about the process for issuing 100 new taxicab vehicle permits – including a possible lottery for those permits if necessary.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Public Works Committee to take up pedal tavern legislation
The Public Works Committee will take up a proposed ordinance Wednesday allowing for either the complete prohibition of alcohol on so-called pedal taverns, or allowing for tight regulations on alcohol use for the often noisy “rolling parties.”
Jan 27th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws
The newly released Special Event Permit Office 2013 Report issued by the Department of Public Works shows the city took in $436,360 in fees last year.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Transit system bidders will address Public Transportation Review Board
Veolia, MV Transportation to make their pitches.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment
Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar
May 15th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
