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Some Federal Offices Targeted By DOGE in Wisconsin Still Open
DOGE terminated leases for 16 offices, but several are still open.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
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
DOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin
Many in Milwaukee and Madison, but also in Green Bay and Ashland.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump Admin Freezes Wisconsin’s $55 Million EV Charger Network Buildout
Milwaukee project not immediately impacted.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations
Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.
Aug 23rd, 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
Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Fix at Six’ Group Wants I-94 Expansion Delayed For Civil Rights Report
Despite federal blessing for 8-lane expansion, project faces civil rights review.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Approve Interstate 94 Expansion
Westside freeway would be expanded to eight lanes. Lawsuit possible.
Mar 8th, 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
Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion
Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Evan Casey
8-Lane I-94 Expansion Is Worst for Carbon Emissions
The 6-lane alternatives are far cleaner and safer, as state analysis shows.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Cassie Steiner, Cheryl Nenn and Terry Wiggins
Bipartisan Bill Restarts Driver Education
Funding driver education for first time since 2004, with costs covered for students eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians
Will conduct study of about 20 bike and pedestrians crossings to improve them.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
I-94 Expansion Public Comment Deadline Extended
State allowing public comment until Jan. 31. Opponents favor "Fix at Six" option.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Dual-Language Highway Signs Will Highlight Wisconsin Tribes
WisDOT, federal government and 11 Wisconsin tribes have spent more than a decade on effort.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal
But smaller Stadium Interchange proposed. Public meetings planned on final design for $1.2 billion project.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations
85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Interstate 94 Project Cost Much Higher Than Original Estimate
Both six and eight lane options cost more than $1.2 billion and include similar dramatic overhaul of Stadium Interchange.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Input Sought on Controversial Interstate 94 Expansion
State studying options to rebuild at six and eight lane configurations.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Delaying Interstate 94 Expansion For New Study
Project opponents applaud the move.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Freeway Expansion Opponents To Meet With Biden Administration
Biden and Buttigieg might be more willing than Evers to halt project.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.
Mar 16th, 2021 by John Norquist
Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes
Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Robert Schneider, Montavius Jones, Lingqian Hu, Jie Yu, Caressa Givens, James Davies and Celia Jackson
I-43 to Get Diverging Diamond Interchange
Bicycle-friendly design has cars using left lane, a first for the county.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Michael Horne
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Freeway Project Be Revived?
Walker killed E-W freeway project, but Evers could revive it.
Dec 31st, 2018 by George Mitchell
Ending Freeway Project Is Historic Blunder
With huge costs for taxpayers and more accidents for drivers.
Nov 6th, 2017 by George Mitchell
We Like Suburban Segregation
Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.
May 22nd, 2017 by James Rowen
State Should Add Interstate Tolls
Could raise $29 billion over 30 years, solving highways shortfall.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Robert W. Poole Jr.
Walker’s Next Budget
It won't have higher gas taxes for roads, but might have more support for K-12 schools.
Aug 5th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens
Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
76th and North, a Lost Opportunity
The intersection should be Tosa’s symbolic center, rather than something to rush through.
Apr 14th, 2016 by John O’Neill
Traffic Deaths Increasingly Involve Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths a rising share of traffic fatalities nationally and in Wisconsin. Why?
Mar 15th, 2016 by Angie Schmitt
Why Transportation Costs Are Out of Line
U.S. and Wisconsin use a Soviet model, which results in shortages of funding and long lines of traffic.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Double Decker Freeway Would Hurt Soldiers Home
The at-grade alternative for reconstructing I-94 is better alternative, that won’t harm this landmark.
Jan 27th, 2015 by David Brown, Dawn McCarthy and Tom Voss
Tosa Installs First Bike Box in Metro Area
They make busy intersections safer for bikes and cars. Will Milwaukee install some?
Oct 24th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
A Guide to Bike Sharrows
West Allis just installed some. You find them all over. How do they differ from bike lanes and how should they be used?
Aug 1st, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Wisconsin Now 3rd Most Bike-Friendly State
It's great news, but is there a dark cloud enveloping this silver lining?
May 2nd, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Why Judge Delayed Zoo Interchange Expansion
Federal judge says law requires study of impact on mass transit and suburban sprawl; ruling could affect other highway projects.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Kaid Benfield
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
