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Milwaukee Legislators Call for Traffic Cameras to Save Lives
Legislature didn't vote on bill letting Milwaukee use cameras to deter reckless driving.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Largest Port Investment in 60 Years Is Only Getting Bigger
DeLong Co. readies major expansion of export facility.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
US Transportation Dept Drops ICE Cooperation Requirement
Attempt to tie transportation funding to ICE cooperation falls apart in federal court.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Awarded $25 Million for Road Safety Projects
Federal grant will fund 67 projects at many locations in the county.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy
The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar
Ald. Spiker makes a federal case out of stopping The Hop.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Steil Wants to Ban Free Bus Rides
Republican Congressman targets MCTS with bill banning 'universal fare free.' MCTS says it has no such policy.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor
After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Rep. Steil Calls For Greater Federal Oversight of MCTS
Congressman points to fare evasion, but hasn't contacted county officials.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms
Trump Administration trying to force political agenda on local governments through grant programs.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported
Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
PurpleLine Bus Route Getting $21 Million Upgrade
County previously had plans for BRT line through 27th Street corridor.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Feds Announce Vague Road Safety Program
The goal is to remove distractions on the road, without providing any funding.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze
But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union
Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.
May 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration
U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty
Governor and state transportation officials express concerns over funding or permitting delays.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025
City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Admin Freezes Wisconsin’s $55 Million EV Charger Network Buildout
Milwaukee project not immediately impacted.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Want That Road Get Repaved? Have More Babies
Under Trump, DOT wants more road funding for areas with higher birth, marriage rates.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Government Cuts Carbon Emissions by 48%
Reduction since 2005 puts it near to goal of 50% reduction by 2030.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Slashes Popular Transportation Grant Program by 90%, Imperiling Milwaukee Funding
Program previously funded several Milwaukee projects, including bridge repair, streets and streetcar extension.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?
His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation
Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Top 10 News Stories of 2024
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?
At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Frontier Adds Nonstop Flights from Milwaukee to Florida
Three nonstop, round-trip flights a week between Milwaukee and Tampa airports.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
$73 Million Federal Grant Will Help Expand Amtrak Hiawatha in 2026
Plus: Borealis ridership outperforming expectations.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Fix At Six Coalition Sues State, Federal Government Over I-94 Expansion
Suit charges planners didn't consider other alternatives or impact on nearby communities.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor
US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims High In Bid For Transportation Grants
And it looks like the State of Wisconsin has federal aid to make dreams into reality.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight
Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
No More Humorous Highway Signs
New federal DOT manual bars them, saying witty safety messages can be misunderstood.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Trails Neighboring States On EV Charging Stations
Only Iowa further behind. EV owners say Wisconsin needs more fast charging stations.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Wins Grants To Study Five New or Expanded Rail Routes
Studies will design routes to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire as well as expanding existing service.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible
Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday
And at least one GOP congressman is already trying to stop it.
Oct 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Your Input Sought For Reckless Driving Campaign
County's information gathering campaign ends with 8 public meetings in August.
Jul 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years
New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Announces Reckless Driving Listening Tour
Safe Streets Roadshow part of large planning process. First session is June 8.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study
Chicago-based urban planning firm, MUSE Community + Design, will do study.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses
Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses
State awards grant for the purchase of up to 16 battery electric buses.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Will Fund Milwaukee County’s Safe Streets Plan
$800,000 grant will fund county-wide road safety plan, a precursor to move funding
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Planning For Possible Amtrak Expansion
With potential for federal funding, Madison studying six station sites.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway
Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant
But Beloit gets funds to build a bridge to a casino.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?
County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Feds Pursuing Complete Streets
A goal of safe and accessible roadways for all users isn't just a Milwaukee policy anymore.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Supported 1,309 Jobs, $106 Million in Trade in 2017
New port director introduces report trumpeting harbor's value to Milwaukee, but is there a salt shortage looming?
Aug 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker Ignores Biking on State Committee
No biking, pedestrian representatives on autonomous vehicles committee.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Streetcar Project Receives Federal Grant
City will use funding to study extension of streetcar to Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
No Treatment For Many Drunken Drivers
Some avoid court-ordered assessment, others receive inadequate treatment, experts say.
Nov 16th, 2014 by Sean Kirkby
State Delays on Talgo Claim
State claims board won't hear Talgo complaint at next meeting, and officials delay release of Talgo's legal filing, though it's a public record.
Dec 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
How State Ignored Civil Rights
The Department of Transportation flagrantly ignored federal law and the rights of urban minorities.
Sep 13th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
Amtrak Accidents and Customer Service
Also discussion of Downtown Dining Week, some development news, and new tv commercials from MCTS.
Jun 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Important Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee Streetcar Meetings this Week
This week there are two important public meetings regarding the future of Milwaukee's built environment.
Nov 14th, 2011 by Dave Reid
