Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

New Group Proposes National Design Competition for Veterans Park

Friends of Veterans Park wants to turn lakefront park into a world-class destination.

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Authors Amendment to Strengthen Milwaukee County’s Redistricting Process

Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line

City formalizing commitment to Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail line.

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Over $750,000 to Promote Resilience in Wisconsin Coastal Communities

Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines

RACM Board Overrules Taylor, Neighbors, Recommends Funding For Cudahy Farms Development

Move sets up council showdown over affordable housing proposal.

New Commissioners Appointed to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

FlexRide Touted For Its Success

Winning recognition for connecting city residents to suburban jobs not reachable by bus.

Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025

Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route

Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.

City, County Will Partner To Pursue Climate Action Grants

County board resolution urges greater collaboration between the governments on climate projects.

Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District

Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.

How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

Regional Planning Commission Invites Participation in VISION 2050 Update

I-94 Expansion in Milwaukee under federal civil rights investigation

Advocates call on Governor Evers to pause the project; for WisDOT and USDOT not to issue a Final Environmental Impact Statement or a Record of Decision while it is undergoing investigation by the Federal Highway Administration

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.

27th Street Rapid Bus Route Would Launch In 2028

MCTS working to enter federal grant process to develop second bus rapid transit line.

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

County Planning A Third BRT Line

Crowley's budget includes $50,000 to study line from Downtown to West Allis and Waukesha.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Marks Coastal Awareness Month with Awards for Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Projects

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Remains Open

Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway

$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.

Supervisors Burgelis, Coggs-Jones Call for Better Transit Safety and Security Following Recent Violent Incidents

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Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison

Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

FlexRide Expanding Service April 17

Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Appointed to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

WisDOT’s new RIDESHARE platform offers more transportation options

Proposed North-South BRT Line Loses Southern Anchor

Northwestern Mutual's Franklin campus, with 2,000 employees, was supposed to be the southernmost stop on new bus rapid transit line.

North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023

Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion

FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.

I-94 East-West study public comment period extended to January 31, 2023

WisDOT continues to encourage stakeholder input in the environmental document process

Massive Tree Planting & Wetland Restoration Program Inaugural Event to Reduce Flooding Risks in the Region

Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders

Council likes mayor's picks for DPW commissioner and city engineer.

Proposed Route for North-South BRT Line Unveiled

SEWRPC releases planned 27th Street bus rapid transit line plan.

Mayor Nominates Kevin Muhs To Serve As City Engineer

Muhs currently leads Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Supervisor Martin Applauds Arrival of 73 New Clean Diesel Buses

Praises hard work of local and federal leaders

County Executive David Crowley’s Proposal to Increase Employee Compensation Passes County Board Vote

Brings total 2022 general increase up to 4 percent, provides a lump sum payment for eligible employees, and makes the 2021 pay increase for Correctional Officers permanent

County Must Decide On North-South BRT

Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant

FlexRide, a last-mile transportation service also working with childcare centers to make transportation easier for working parents.

FlexRide Milwaukee Changes Service Areas

Service takes riders to and from work in outlying areas.

New FlexRide Service Areas Drive More Access to Jobs for Thousands of Milwaukeeans

Street-Corner Pickups Now Available in Large Parts of the North and Northwest Sides

New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents

New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan

Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Praises IRC and SEWRPC for Creating Strong Map for Latino Community

County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps

After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.

Milwaukee Studying Second BRT Line

Bus rapid transit line on 27th St. could be up to 23 miles long at a cost of $177 million.

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

Independent Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Attend Wednesday Night Hearing

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

27th Street Study Seeks Public Input

Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.

27th Street Next for Mass Transit Plan?

Bus rapid transit? Light rail line? County will hold public meetings to explore options.

Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline

$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?

Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall

Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?

Milwaukee Transit Systems To Receive $59 Million From New Bailout Bill

MCTS will receive most of the funding.

27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line

North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.

Bus System Redesign Approved

More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.

Theodore Lipscomb named to top job at LISC Milwaukee to expand economic development investments, deepen response to COVID-19

Milwaukee Area Receives $62 Million in COVID-19 Mass Transit Aid

MCTS will receive over $50 million from allocation

Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax

Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"

Review Board to Discuss Recent Sales Tax Proposal and its impact on Public Transit

Meeting set for Thursday at City Hall

Milwaukee County Parks awarded $60,800 in coastal management grant funding

The grants will enable Milwaukee County Parks to inventory Milwaukee County's coastal resources and prioritize them according to vulnerability and value.

Komatsu Deal Includes Commuter Rail Station

City would have option to buy site for Walker's Point station for a KRM line.

Regional Transit Leadership Council Names New Executive Director

Dave Steele named new executive director to move region’s connectivity and economy forward

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Alderman Bauman is leading the city’s exploration of connecting low-income Milwaukee residents with the Foxconn facility, conducting multiple hearings on this issue.

Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?

Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.

County Board Urges More Transit Options to Foxconn

"We need transit options that can connect Milwaukee workers to jobs at Foxconn before the jobs become available, or workers without adequate transportation likely won't even apply."

Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn

Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.

Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed

Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.

Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

The Board will review rail and bus opportunities.

Bus Line to Foxconn Could Transport Workers

Lipscomb proposal could transport thousands, promote regional transportation.

Lipscomb Proposes Bus Route to Link 1,300 Workers to Foxconn

Invites Racine and State of Wisconsin to Collaborate with Milwaukee County

Developer Has Had Big Impact on City

Kalan Haywood has renovated Germania Building, developed subdivisions, apartment complexes, retail.

Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn

DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.

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.

Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion

Government subsidy keeps increasing while Foxconn’s required investment has declined.

Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?

Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.

I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact

Pushing project back decades, adding billions in costs, hurting metro area.

Governor Walker Announces $840,000 Coastal Resilience Grant for Lake Michigan Communities

The new project will support efforts to map shoreline recession to improve hazard planning and provide guidance on options to protect coastal property.

Fund for Lake Michigan Backs UW-Milwaukee Ground-Breaking Study of Aquatic Species

Other grants fund research on chloride pollution, revitalization of Inner Harbor

Impact of Bus Rapid Transit in Milwaukee

$48 million high-speed bus line projected to carry 10,000 riders daily by 2035.

Road Map to an Aerotropolis

New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?

Aerotropolis Milwaukee informational session set for next week

Alderman Witkowski invites public to May 23 session at Tippecanoe Library

Will Some County Parks Be Closed?

Survey from Abele administration offers this as possible solution. But why?

Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?

The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.

Is Free Pass Bleeding County Transit?

Controversial free GO Pass for seniors and disabled costs millions, awaits new report.

Estabrook Dam’s Environmental Impact

Green activists support the dam’s removal, but that might actually hurt the environment.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.

Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?

Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.

VISION 2050 workshop is Thursday, November 19 in Milwaukee

Important regional planning workshop info from Alderman Robert Bauman

VISION 2050 Public Workshops Start Tonight

Register Now for One of Seven Visioning Workshops from November 9-19