U.S. transportation secretary officially announces $14.2M for Milwaukee streetcar line
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Thursday, October 29th announced that the Department of Transportation will provide $14.2 million to support the extension of the streetcar line in downtown Milwaukee.The project is one of 39 federally-funded transportation projects in 34 states selected to receive a total of $500 million under the Department’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 2015 program.U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Peter Rogoff traveled to Milwaukee for the local announcement.The department received 627 eligible applications from 50 states and several U.S. territories, including tribal governments, requesting 20 times the $500 million available for the program, or $10.1 billion for needed transportation projects.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Thursday, October 29th announced that the Department of Transportation will provide $14.2 million to support the extension of the streetcar line in downtown Milwaukee.The project is one of 39 federally-funded transportation projects in 34 states selected to receive a total of $500 million under the Department’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 2015 program.U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Peter Rogoff traveled to Milwaukee for the local announcement.The department received 627 eligible applications from 50 states and several U.S. territories, including tribal governments, requesting 20 times the $500 million available for the program, or $10.1 billion for needed transportation projects.
To combat drunken driving, law enforcement officers will be out in force on Halloween
MILWAUKEE -- With Halloween celebrated on a Saturday this year, law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.“Halloween not only is a time for kids to trick or treat, it’s also a night of partying for adults, especially when the holiday falls on a weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- With Halloween celebrated on a Saturday this year, law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.“Halloween not only is a time for kids to trick or treat, it’s also a night of partying for adults, especially when the holiday falls on a weekend.
Business tries to survive, but construction is making it rather difficult
OAK CREEK -- One Oak Creek business is just trying to survive.
OAK CREEK -- One Oak Creek business is just trying to survive.
State Transportation Department opposes bill that would roadblock roundabouts
MADISON — The state Department of Transportation opposes a Republican bill that would put up a roadblock to building roundabouts on Wisconsin highways.The measure heard Wednesday by the Assembly's Transportation Committee would require local communities to approve installation of traffic circles that have increased in use in Wisconsin in recent years.DOT official Tom Rhatican says requiring a local vote could lead to delays and added project costs.
MADISON — The state Department of Transportation opposes a Republican bill that would put up a roadblock to building roundabouts on Wisconsin highways.The measure heard Wednesday by the Assembly's Transportation Committee would require local communities to approve installation of traffic circles that have increased in use in Wisconsin in recent years.DOT official Tom Rhatican says requiring a local vote could lead to delays and added project costs.
Mayor Barrett: U.S. DOT awards $14.2M grant for Milwaukee streetcar's lakefront line
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced Monday, October 26th that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the city of Milwaukee a $14.2 million grant to enable construction of the Milwaukee streetcar’s lakefront line.The lakefront line, approved along with the Milwaukee streetcar’s Phase 1 route by the Common Council and Mayor Barrett in February, will connect Cathedral Square to the lakefront using Milwaukee and Broadway and Michigan and Clybourn.It will link to the planned $122 million, 44-story lakefront Couture development, which will incorporate a streetcar stop.In addition to this extension to the Phase 1 route, the mayor intends on additional system expansions into the neighborhoods as part of a modern streetcar network improving transit across the city.“This critical federal grant for the Milwaukee streetcar will bring thousands of residents and visitors to major attractions and new developments on Milwaukee’s lakefront.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced Monday, October 26th that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the city of Milwaukee a $14.2 million grant to enable construction of the Milwaukee streetcar’s lakefront line.The lakefront line, approved along with the Milwaukee streetcar’s Phase 1 route by the Common Council and Mayor Barrett in February, will connect Cathedral Square to the lakefront using Milwaukee and Broadway and Michigan and Clybourn.It will link to the planned $122 million, 44-story lakefront Couture development, which will incorporate a streetcar stop.In addition to this extension to the Phase 1 route, the mayor intends on additional system expansions into the neighborhoods as part of a modern streetcar network improving transit across the city.“This critical federal grant for the Milwaukee streetcar will bring thousands of residents and visitors to major attractions and new developments on Milwaukee’s lakefront.
81% in favor: Transit union members approve three-year contract
MILWAUKEE – Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 say members on Wednesday, October 21st voted to APPROVE a three-year contract agreement with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
MILWAUKEE – Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 say members on Wednesday, October 21st voted to APPROVE a three-year contract agreement with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
Milwaukee County bus drivers voting on three-year contract proposal Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers will vote on a three-year contract proposal on Wednesday, October 21st.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers will vote on a three-year contract proposal on Wednesday, October 21st.
Republican divide over Wisconsin road funding leaves Democrats holding the cards
MADISON -- Senate Republicans are objecting to Gov.
MADISON -- Senate Republicans are objecting to Gov.
Cleared: Utility emergency closes WIS 60 in Grafton
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials have cleared WIS 60 between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue in the Village of Grafton after it was closed Monday afternoon, October 19th due to a utility emergency.A detour was set up after the utility line came down around 4:30 p.m. -- but all lanes were reopened by around 6:00 p.m. when the scene was cleared.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials have cleared WIS 60 between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue in the Village of Grafton after it was closed Monday afternoon, October 19th due to a utility emergency.A detour was set up after the utility line came down around 4:30 p.m. -- but all lanes were reopened by around 6:00 p.m. when the scene was cleared.
MCTS, bus drivers union reach tentative agreement on 3-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.
MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.
Drivers take note: Bridge inspections on Saturday morning could hamper your commute
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is planning to perform required 24-month inspections on the ramps from S. 27th Street to I-41/I-43/I-894.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is planning to perform required 24-month inspections on the ramps from S. 27th Street to I-41/I-43/I-894.
Drivers take note: I-94 southbound entrance ramp from WIS 20 in Racine County now open
RACINE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reopened the I-94 east (southbound) entrance ramp from WIS 20 in Racine County Monday morning, October 12th.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reopened the I-94 east (southbound) entrance ramp from WIS 20 in Racine County Monday morning, October 12th.
Drivers take note: New closures coming to the Zoo Interchange Project
MILWAUKEE -- Closures are coming tonight and early next week for the Zoo Interchange Project.
MILWAUKEE -- Closures are coming tonight and early next week for the Zoo Interchange Project.
DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Rams matchup at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11th for the Green Bay Packers/St.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11th for the Green Bay Packers/St.
Latest: MCTS officials agree to remove part-time provision from bus drivers' contract proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.
Five highway projects facing delays, Gov. Walker asks that $350M be set aside for transportation
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
Rejected: 92% of MCTS bus drivers union members vote "no" on latest contract
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.
Vote expected Monday: MCTS bus drivers union members to approve or reject new contract
MILWAUKEE -- A vote is scheduled for Monday, October 5th on a proposed new contract for Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers.
MILWAUKEE -- A vote is scheduled for Monday, October 5th on a proposed new contract for Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers.
Ride the bus, take a survey: Help officials assess the state of public transit
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is updating a cost-benefit study designed to identify the financial impacts of public transit in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is updating a cost-benefit study designed to identify the financial impacts of public transit in Wisconsin.
Vote coming Monday: Bus drivers union leaders urge members to vote "no" on new contract
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, are encouraging members to vote "no" on a new contract.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, are encouraging members to vote "no" on a new contract.