MCTS: Bus Rapid Transit line enters final construction stage

Milwaukee County’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line enters the final construction stage with the painting of dedicated lane stripes this week.

Waukesha-Milwaukee bus line, Bluemound route enhancement proposed

A proposed Milwaukee-Waukesha county partnership could build upon a bus rapid transit line and enhance the Bluemound route.

FlexRide Milwaukee: Franklin transit starts April 17

FlexRide Milwaukee is set to expand operations April 17 to accommodate employee rides to and from the Milwaukee for jobs in Franklin.

Train derailment in western Minnesota: Fires still burning hours after crash

More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers carrying ethanol starting on fire. 

Milwaukee County Transit System faces 'fiscal cliff,' less than 2 years

Wisconsin Policy Forum released a study on Thursday, March 30 which shows the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is facing a “fiscal cliff" in less than two years.

MCTS WisGo fare collection system caps fares; launching April 1

Riding a Milwaukee County Transit System bus is about to get easier thanks to the new fare collection system, WisGo. It will begin the weekend of April 1.

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials

The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.

Canadian Pacific train derails in Franklin Park near Chicago

Canadian Pacific said no one was hurt, and that there were no hazardous materials or public safety issues involved.

Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats

Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.

Milwaukee airport snow removal a source of pride for crews

Snow removal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is a source of pride for workers. The latest winter storm packed a punch.

Major railroads announce steps to improve safety in wake of Ohio train derailment

Many of the proposals from the Association of American Railroads trade group focus on strengthening the network of trackside detectors the railroads use to spot problems before they can cause derailments.

Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit; riders invited to attend meetings

Milwaukee County Transit System invites riders to attend community education meetings to learn more about the new CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line which starts service June 4.

New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free

According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.

K-9s patrol at Milwaukee airport; extra layer of protection by TSA

Transportation Security Administration representatives introduced three explosive detection canines that will help keep passengers safe at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment

The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.