transportation

After increasing bus fares at the start of 2026, Milwaukee County's bus routes will be changing to address budget shortfalls. Here's what to know about longer wait times.

Some want to expand Milwaukee's streetcar, called The Hop. Others want to defund it.

Wisconsin is the third best state for cycling, behind only New York and Alaska, according to PeopleForBikes' City Rankings report. The report shows that Milwaukee's bike accessibility has increased by over 50% since 2018.

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.