Robert Schneider, professor and traffic safety researcher in the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Department of Urban Planning.

Content referencing Robert Schneider

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.

State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%

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.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed

Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.

Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021

Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021

54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.

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

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

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

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

New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.

Op Ed: Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes
Op Ed

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety

‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety

In 2019, majority of projects were completed in areas with economic disparities.

Op Ed: Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed
Op Ed

Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed

Includes ways to improve pedestrian safety. Mayor and council should make this a priority.

City Hall: Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

Streetsblog: Most Drivers Don’t Yield to Pedestrians
Streetsblog

Most Drivers Don’t Yield to Pedestrians

UWM study finds just 16% of Milwaukee drivers yielded right of way at unmarked intersections.

Minorities Suffer More Pedestrian Deaths

Minorities Suffer More Pedestrian Deaths

City’s streets wider, more dangerous in low-income neighborhoods.

Streetsblog: Which Cities Are Dangerous for Walking?
Streetsblog

Which Cities Are Dangerous for Walking?

UWM study finds worst cities are five times more dangerous for pedestrians.

Study indicates public investment pays off in pedestrian, bicyclist safety
Press Release

Study indicates public investment pays off in pedestrian, bicyclist safety

The findings suggest an important connection between walk-friendly and bicycle-friendly communities and safety.

Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed

Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed

14% of residents have no car, need transit system the tax would fund.

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit

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

It should be safe to walk, right?
Press Release

It should be safe to walk, right?

An increase in the number of people killed while walking on Wisconsin roads has the state set to surpass the 2013 total.