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City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.
May 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Dangerous Intersection in the State?
Community activists push for safer driving in area of 35th and Capitol.
May 19th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak Rolls Out New Locomotives
And new branding. And connecting trains in Chicago have increased their speed.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Ending Freeway Project Is Historic Blunder
With huge costs for taxpayers and more accidents for drivers.
Nov 6th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Budget Prevents Local Recreational Trails
No land condemnation allowed to create recreational, bicycle, pedestrian trails.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Plague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James Rowen
Highways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George Mitchell
How Trucks Destroy Our Roads
And how a fee on trucks could solve state’s transportation problem.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
We Like Suburban Segregation
Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.
May 22nd, 2017 by James Rowen
Bill Hikes Gas Tax by 24%
But proposal hides this by reducing gas tax and adding sales tax on gas.
May 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Should Add Interstate Tolls
Could raise $29 billion over 30 years, solving highways shortfall.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Robert W. Poole Jr.
Lake Park’s Bridge Spans History
Why everyone should care about saving the Olmsted-designed bridge.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Paul Daniel Marriott
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Steel Has Arrived
City receives first of 474 80-foot long segments, soon to be installed on streets.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
13 Short Facts About The Domes
Domes task force presented with data that reveals much about the popular attraction.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Three Pedestrian Deaths In Recent Days
One by hit and run driver. “Accidents” underline need for more careful driving, walking, biking.
Nov 13th, 2016 by Tom Held
Donor Pledges $1 Million for Lake Park Bridge
But anonymous East Side philanthropist demands closing Ravine Road to vehicle traffic.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Solve Real Problems
Why is Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald still defending the state’s voter ID law?
Sep 27th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
County Faces Issues When Replacing Bridges
Past decisions on bridges created "adverse impacts."
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
Butterfly Supporters Help Environment
Tosa group, Friends of the Monarch Trail, reduce flooding with plants that attract butterflies.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Westin Hotel Rising
It will add 220 high-end hotel rooms to complex anchored by state's tallest building.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Lake Park Bridge Faces Thorny Issues
Citizens narrow options, but funding issue still makes any solution tough to accomplish.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Virginia Small
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Lake Park Bridge Be Saved?
New report suggests restoration is feasible. Public information will discuss six alternatives.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Riding a Bicycle IS Safe
Why the call for bicyclists to avoid highway is completely misguided.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Dave Schlabowske
New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens
Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Work Prep
Sewer relocation has this stretch of the Park East seeing activity for the first time in ten years.
May 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak Now Allows Bikes For $5
No more boxing and folding bikes. Hiawatha line to Chicago now has 15 bike racks.
May 6th, 2016 by Dave Schlabowske
Construction Starts on Westin Hotel
220-room hotel will be the closest hotel in the city to the lakefront.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside 833 East
Step inside the new 18-story office tower that will help transform the lakefront.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Why America Has an Infrastructure Crisis
Wisconsin's Highway 23 is a perfect example of over building that's driving up maintenance costs.
Oct 12th, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
A World Without Walls
Freeways create concrete walls that divide the city. Their expansion is unneeded.
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
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
Coalition Calls on State To Scrap I-94 Expansion
As local roads are increasingly underfunded and plagued with potholes, state overspends on unneeded highways and freeway expansion, a coalition of groups argue.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Milwaukee’s New Train Shed
It's 50 years old and serves nearly 600,000 people annually, and its long-awaited replacement is finally being built.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Clean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Plans Proceed to Enhance Lakefront
An internationally unique visitors center announced for Lakeshore State Park. And the Lakefront Gateway Project proceeds.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee
The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.
Apr 12th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Second Fatal Crash On Sheboygan Highway
Two people have now been killed at that location. Paving the road's shoulders could help make it much safer.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Walker’s Budget Borrows Big
$1.3 bonding for transportation means 23% of taxes for roads will pay interest on bonds by 2016.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
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
More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Punishes the Poor
National Public Radio reports how poor people who can’t pay fines lose their drivers licenses.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
New Express Bus Routes Start in January
The good news: Three new express routes will move riders more quickly across the county. The bad: transit system running out of money.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
South 27th Street Construction Delayed Until Spring
State DOT blames bad weather and a regional shortage of concrete for the delay.
Nov 23rd, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Advocates Say State Not Serious About Drunken Driving
Four members of state task force on drunk driving resigned, calling it "a hollow process." Meanwhile legislative bills on issue have gone nowhere. Second story in a series.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Burke Supports Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Residents
Measure rejected by legislature would have particular benefit for Hispanics in Milwaukee.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
New Bike Trails and Ride Rules
A rundown of new bicycle amenities. And permits are now required for group rides on area trails.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Street Safety Lags in America
America is failing at improving road safety, but how is Wisconsin doing?
Sep 18th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Transportation Funding Problem Grows
The next state budget could face a $600 million transportation fund deficit.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
For Rail or Trail
A path along the lake could connect cyclists/hikers to Ozaukee County, but coal freight is hogging the line.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
$13 Million in TAP Grants Awarded
Funding for 27 bicycle and pedestrian projects will go to communities statewide, including Milwaukee.
Aug 8th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
A Walk Through Three Bridges Park
South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
2014 One of Safest Years
Bicycle crashes are down 23% compared to the first six months of 2013. Why?
Jul 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Paving the Lakefront with Concrete
WisDOT deal with city will create a 10-lane roadway along the lake.
Jul 10th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Protesters Oppose Double-Decker Freeway
State wants either a double decker or 8-lane freeway through heart of city. Protestors demand different approach.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Thousands of Teens Lose Drivers Licenses
Many suspended for unpaid fines, minorities are hardest hit.
Jun 5th, 2014 by Rick Brown
Sen. Baldwin Gearing Up for LGBT Battles
Baldwin hires expert attorney on these issues. And state board considers Talgo claim.
May 1st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Zoo Interchange Project Should Be Stopped
It will cost more than entire federal budget for biking and pedestrian projects.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Michigan May Get Talgo Trains
Trains still in storage in Milwaukee could go to high speed line in Michigan -- if the Talgo lawsuit against Wisconsin is ever settled.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Will New York’s Bike Share System Survive?
It's hugely popular and cheaper than other transit, but Mayor De Blasio opposes subsidy. Could that have ripple effect on other cities?
Mar 28th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Walker Delays On Three Tough Issues
No decision before election on new Bucks arena, proposed Kenosha casino and how to fund new highway construction.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Transportation Policy Rarely Protects Civil Rights
Because civil rights laws lack teeth, most highways get built regardless of impact on minorities.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents
Milwaukee legislator's bill would allow them to get drivers licenses, attend state colleges.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
State Spending Now an Open Book
Web site tracking state spending is a font of information, not all of it useful.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Our 2014 Wish List
Bruce Murphy, Dave Reid and Jeramey Jannene offer their take on how to build a better city.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
We’re Driving Less, Cycling More
Milwaukee ranked 2nd and Madison 3rd in national decline of driving, while biking rose 280%.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Petty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown
Distracted Driving Kills
Distracted driving is claiming the lives of more pedestrians and cyclists.
Oct 25th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High
Smaller cities drive increase as polls show voters overwhelmingly support federal support of passenger rail.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Is Safety on Rural Roads a Problem?
Are rural roads less safe than urban streets for bicyclists? A fatal crash in Seymour raises questions.
Sep 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
State Quietly Expands I-94 Project
Reconstruction of I-94 would extend 23% further into city, stretching east to 16th Street, WISDOT says.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
WI Could Still Get Higher Speed Rail
Minnesota is hatching a Twin Cities-to-Milwaukee-to-Chicago plan, putting Gov. Walker on the spot.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Trail to Close During Zoo Interchange Reconstruction
WisDOT will hold a public meeting on the multi-year closure of a portion of the Hank Aaron State Trail.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Will WisDOT Propose Expanding I-43?
WisDOT says I-43 has reached the end of its lifespan, and a hit-and-run tragedy on the East Side raises safety concerns.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Greater Milwaukee Committee to Move to Water Accelerator
All the news on the GMC's new home, as well as odds and ends around the East Side and beyond (plus a bicycle tour).
Aug 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Final Tally on State Budget
The numbers show some surprising priorities, with spending on health care leading the way.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Why WisDOT Is Behind the Times
Auto traffic per capita has declined since 2004, other states now spend less on highways, but Wisconsin wants to keep expanding.
Jun 12th, 2013 by Dave Reid
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
State Making Little Progress on Improving Train Shed
Gov. Walker turned down federal money that could have funded federally-mandated improvements required for downtown train station.
May 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.
May 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes
DOT proposals for exits and entrances at 26th and 35th streets worry area residents.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
New Front Door for Lakefront
Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Freeway Expansion Could Move South
I-94 could be straightened to run through current Miller Park parking lots. Brewers are open to this option.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?
Rising 40 feet high, it could be destructive to the Story Hill neighborhood.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
Walker’s Massive Borrowing Scheme
His increase in road spending and refusal to increase gas tax could leave state paying 25% of transportation budget to debt service.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
