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Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project
Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?
They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
‘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
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Bill Expands State’s EV Charging Network
Legislature passes law allowing businesses to own and operate charging stations without being regulated as utilities.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 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
Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children
Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Evan Casey
No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
WisDOT Getting Closer to I-794 Project Recommendations
Seeking 'most feasible' ways to tear down 1 mile (or less) stretch of downtown freeway.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
No More Humorous Highway Signs
New federal DOT manual bars them, saying witty safety messages can be misunderstood.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?
Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study
Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance
Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
Highway 100 Project Could Include New Bike Trail
Wauwatosa will fund bicycle and pedestrian trail, needs land from Milwaukee County Parks.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge
Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Receives Funding To Test Road Safety Infrastructure
Funding will cover portable speed humps and high-visibility sidewalks.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Port Officials Have Concern With Potential I-794 Removal
Freeway-to-boulevard option is one of several that state is still studying.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Airport Train Station Construction Progressing
Train station continues to operate while second platform built.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Silver City InterNational Festival Returns
12th annual event to celebrate diversity and culture in Silver City.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown
Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills
Vetoes restrictions on unemployment insurance and protections for fossil fuels.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn and Ruth Conniff
How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Wants Feedback On Plans For I-794
Should elevated freeway between 6th St. and Hoan Bridge become a boulevard? Two public meetings to seek citizen comments.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Oak Leaf Trail Projects Could Start in 2024
List includes a new ramp near UW-Milwaukee and trail modernization projects.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Airport Train Station Expansion Underway
Its construction will help expand Amtrak Hiawatha. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison
Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Another Company Bucks Trend, Expands Downtown Office
HNTB expands downtown office. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.
Apr 11th, 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
Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed
City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities Train Could Start in Late 2023
New train line would serve as second daily Empire Builder run.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements
Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future
Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Port Project Nears Completion
Ethanol byproduct will soon start flowing through facility, and onward to other continents.
Jan 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail
Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
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
Should Milwaukee Traffic Lights Flash Red Overnight?
Idea intended to prevent red-light runners from crashing into innocent drivers.
Jan 5th, 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
New Hotel Rises on City’s Edge
Hotel will be Wisconsin's first WoodSpring Suites.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Opponents Assail I-94 Expansion at Public Hearing
Anti-expansion coalition pushes 'Fix at Six' rather than eight-lane I-94 expansion.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Backs I-94 ‘Fix at Six’
Resolution next goes to full county board. MICAH leader warns the state could be sued.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wins Grant To Reconstruct Cherry Street Bridge
Bridge, which connects Downtown to Brewers Hill, was built in 1940.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ship-Loading Equipment Makes 1,500-Mile Trip To Port Milwaukee
Part of largest investment in port in 60 years.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails
Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown
Sep 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks
Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Jonah Chester
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
City Wins Grant To Develop Site Beneath Marquette Interchange
With $3.25 million federal grant, Menomonee Valley site would receive street extension, water and sewer service.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?
Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MMAC Freeway Expansion Plan Doesn’t Add Up
It's predicated on a theory of congestion and economic development that has no evidence to support it.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeremy Fojut
Officials Plan Changes For Derogatory Names of 28 Sites
Task Force will pick new names for geographic features and public lands.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?
Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
North Avenue Bridge Project Finished
Say goodbye to those pesky detours as Milwaukee County finishes job.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay
Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing
Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street
Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.
May 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding
Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Preparing Menomonee Valley Site For Development
Three buildings could be built on Kneeland Properties site.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee
For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?
Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
TCMC Train Poised for 2024 Start
Feds give final approval to $32 million grant to fund second daily Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities train.
Mar 10th, 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
Wisconsin Traffic Deaths Rising
Reckless driving isn't just a problem in Milwaukee.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge
County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Could More Drivers Ed Reduce Reckless Driving?
Some Milwaukee leaders point to decline of program as key contributor.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
WisDOT Simplifies Test for School Bus Drivers
Temporary waiver for a section of test intended to address labor shortages.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail
Flooded area in Root River Parkway submerges trail for most of the year, requires realigning
Dec 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Study Says 1 Million Tons of Salt Enter Lake Michigan Annually
Salinity levels not "catastrophic." State, local governments cutting down on winter salting.
Dec 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021 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
Lake Michigan Endangers Shorelines
Rising from record low to record high in seven years. ‘The water always wins.’
Nov 1st, 2021 by Mario Koran
