transportation

The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.

The county is adding data to its Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard and planning temporary street safety improvements.

In hopes of slowing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporters of electric vehicles hope more people switch away from gasoline-fueled cars. But a new Trump administration freeze on funding for EV charging units has cast doubt on the change to cleaner transportation.

A WUWM listener's question about taking MCTS to the Mitchell Park Domes comes as MCTS wants to hear your ideas about possible service changes later in 2025.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation explains the new routing of the interchange at I-43 and Brown Deer Road in northern Milwaukee County.

A new pilot program offers same-day on-demand paratransit for people with disabilities in Milwaukee County. However, the program is not currently funded longterm.

Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt says the new chargers are planned to fill gaps in the existing charging network.

Coalition attorney Dennis Grzezinski explains he believes there are several problems with the federal and state plan.

The Borealis train has arrived, and rail enthusiasts hope trains to Madison and Green Bay are moving closer.

After years of advocacy by passenger rail groups, the inaugural Amtrak Borealis service is set to launch on May 21, 2024.