Jerrel Kruschke

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

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 Scooter Ridership Soars, City Raking in Cash

And one company is far outpacing its competitor.

Milwaukee Will Bandage City Hall Indefinitely

What's the long-term strategy for failing terra cotta?

Cost Soars to Replace Milwaukee’s Least-Used Downtown Bridge

How could project's cost rise by 80%, DPW is asked. Two reasons.

City of Milwaukee Awarded $25 Million for Center Street Transformation

Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art

Rolling sculpture aims to provoke, encourage people to drive safer.

The Hop Returns to Regular M-Line and L-Line Service Aug. 11

Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End

'Festivals Line' merges two lines. Easier lakefront access, slower northern trips.

The Hop’s Lines Will Merge For Easier Summerfest Service

'Festivals Line' will make it easier for first-time riders to get to lakefront.

The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest

Combined route will operate until 1 a.m. and provide more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride

Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently

Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11

The streetcar’s first new extension to begin operating seven days per week and provide service to the lakefront via the new transit concourse inside the Couture

Scooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year

And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line

Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.

City of Milwaukee Earns $4 Million Grant to Advance Traffic Safety Initiatives

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday

And at least one GOP congressman is already trying to stop it.

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

WMSE & The Hop Take Frontier Radio to the Rails

Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens

City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.

WisDOT, city of Milwaukee urge safe driving in Wisconsin work zones

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29

New line will operate as a 'preview' until spring 2024, when The Couture's base opens.

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

Does Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?

Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.

Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee

Council members frustrated as complaints mount.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023

From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

Alderman Chambers to meet with DPW commissioner about snow and ice removal issues

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. February 27, 2023

Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group

NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.

Creating Safer, More Accessible Streets With NACTO

Statement from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.

City Sproose Beer Returns to Black Husky

The spruced up brews are made with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.

Statement from Commissioner of Public Works Jerrel Kruschke

12/15/22

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

City Wins Grant To Reconstruct Cherry Street Bridge

Bridge, which connects Downtown to Brewers Hill, was built in 1940.

Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects

New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.

2023 Milwaukee Budget Includes $500,000 Protected Bike Lane Fund

But will council approve it?

Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders

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

City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails

Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown

City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks

Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.

City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee

Have ideas? Complaints? This citizen-led group is in charge of making formal recommendations to city officials.

Family of Man Who Fell From Bridge Plans To Sue City

Attorney for family of Richard Dujardin, who died falling from Kilbourn Avenue bridge, seeking eyewitnesses, video evidence.

Mayor Nominates Kevin Muhs To Serve As City Engineer

Muhs currently leads Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.

Council Mulls Speed Hump Policy

Nearly 250 to be installed in 2022, but what should city do next year and at what cost?

Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works

Kruschke, current interim commissioner and city engineer, has risen quickly through the ranks.

Mayor Selects Jerrel Kruschke to Lead Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works

Kruschke, who has worked in city government since 2007, has served as interim Commissioner for the past several months.

City Lets You Paint Your Street or Sidewalk

'Paint the Pavement' program invites you to turn asphalt into artwork. But don't forget the anti-slip additive.

Council adopts Ald. Dimitrijevic-sponsored ADA ordinance to help businesses, persons with disabilities

Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits

Firms will design outreach campaign, measure results for project to lower speed limits to 20 mph.

Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.

Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths

City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy

Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City

Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.

No New Jackpot Tax at Potawatomi

Borkowski pulls his proposal after meeting with casino CEO. But he already has a new more modest plan.

Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting

Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.

Bublr Rolling Out Hundreds of E-Bikes, 26 New Stations

New e-bikes are "awesome" and "extremely fun" says Mayor Johnson.

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.

Who Will Lead Public Works Department?

Proposal would give Mayor Johnson ability to pick non-engineer to lead key department.

City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected

But backlog of sidewalk repairs looms

Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries

Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.

Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job

Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving

Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.

Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic

First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.

City Could Make Speed Humps Cheaper

Committee approves slashing cost for property owners by 69% to combat reckless driving.

Should 20 MPH Be Milwaukee’s Default Speed Limit?

City has money set aside to lower speed limits, particularly on side streets.

DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects

Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.

Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector

Three-decade government veteran "retiring" for private-sector employment.

Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget

No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.

New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving

Committee approves Kruschke to job. And alders want him to focus on safety.

Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer

Mayor Barrett finds a familiar face to replace Samir Amin.

Why All The New Cell Phone Towers?

5G towers are popping up across Milwaukee. The city has little power to determine where.

City Extending Active Streets Dining Program Until March 2021

Program would allow expanded outdoor, winter dining.

City Launches Active Streets for Business

Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.

Council Wants Better Pothole Response

Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.