Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Milwaukee

When Should Cities Take Away Dangerous Drivers’ Cars?

By Kea Wilson | Mar 25, 2022 | No Comments

How many dangerous driving infractions should one motorist be able to rack up before he loses his car — and will taking it from him really make streets safer if the design of those streets isn't safe itself?

America’s Best Bus Stops 2022, Round One: Stops that Do Double Duty

By Streetsblog | Mar 16, 2022 | No Comments

After years and years of sending up sorry stops across America, we're turning our attention to wonderful waiting areas for once.

Transit ridership improved in the second quarter of the year thanks to passengers returning to the New York and DC subway systems. Image: Thomas Hawk

Urban Transit Systems are Adding Riders (Mostly)

By Aaron Short | Oct 15, 2019 | No Comments

You asked for a deep dive on transit ridership numbers — you got it!

Milwaukee could be forced to eliminate 16 bus routes next year if it doesn't come up with $5.9 million in funding.

Milwaukee’s Transit Service in Crisis as Leaders Bicker

By Aaron Short | Aug 13, 2019 | 6 Comments

The Wisconsin city may cut 16 bus routes serving vulnerable residents if it can't dig up $5.9 million.

Trump White House Still Underfunds Transit

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 19, 2019 | 21 Comments

About $2.7 billion in funds for transit projects remains in a state of limbo at the Trump U.S. DOT.

Bus Routes Helping Bridge Milwaukee’s Notorious Racial-Economic Divide

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 16, 2018 | 1 Comment

New research shows two reverse-commute bus routes are providing a vital link for low-income neighborhoods. But the state may stop funding them.

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