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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee roundabout could be replaced. That plan wins city funding OK
The possible replacement of a Milwaukee roundabout that's been the site of dozens of car crashes since 2020 has seen its funding proposal win a key city endorsement. The proposal , from Mayor Cavalier Johnson's administration, calls for spending $17.2 million from the Reed Street Yards tax incremental financing district on street work, housing programs, and other projects within or near Walker's Point. That financing district uses property tax revenue generated by Reed Street Yards, a Walker's Point business park anchored by Rite-Hite Holding Corp.'s headquarters. The Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee recommended approval for the funding proposal at its July 28 meeting, with the full council to review it on July 31. The projects to be funded include an estimated $1.8 million to redesign and improve the Sixth Street Roundabout at West Florida Street. The roundabout saw 58 crashes from 2020 through 2023, an average of nearly 15 per year, according to the city Department of Public Works. Concrete barriers used to reduce Sixth Street traffic lanes near the roundabout from four to two have reduced speeding, according to the department, with 12 crashes from 2024 through 2025. Now, department officials want to consider other measures, including
Daily Reporter
Sixth Street roundabout in Milwaukee could be reworked
A Walker’s Point roundabout which has seen a lot of car crashes could be replaced by a traditional intersection as part of a new proposal pending at City Hall. The same plan also calls for removing nearby railroad tracks that run across part of West Canal Street and create a hazard for people riding bikes.
tmj4.com
Northbound I-43 in Milwaukee reopens after undisclosed incident
MILWAUKEE — UPDATE: All lanes of I-43 northbound are reopened. The northbound lanes of Interstate 43 at Highway 145/Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee are currently closed due to an undisclosed incident. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the closure began around 7:29 p.m. and is expected to...
Wisconsin Watch
Milwaukee Public Schools weighs sending more students on county buses to cut transportation costs
Every morning, rising senior Chris Hutcherson takes two Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get to Audubon Technology and Communication Center on Milwaukee’s South Side. Hutcherson said he doesn’t mind his daily commute on MCTS, except when the buses are delayed. If his bus hits traffic, he sometimes misses...
TMJ4 News
Crash closes all lanes on I-41 north at Drexel Avenue near Oak Creek
Trains.com
Amtrak's Hiawatha to gain capacity
MILWAUKEE — Amtrak’s Hiawatha service, which has faced capacity restraints since the company’s Horizon car fleet was sidelined, will gain nine new Siemens Venture cars this fall. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will receive six additional coaches and three cab cars ordered in 2021. They will allow expansion of the [...] Read More...
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Dockless Scooter Crash Downtown Spurs Debate, City Council Action
Milwaukee is no stranger to dangerous streets and reckless driving; it is unfortunately not uncommon to see cars ripping down streets, red lights being run, broken pieces of bumpers littering intersections and makeshift street memorials for victims. While the city and county work to tackle these issues, another menace to transportation safety has emerged, but not on city streets, rather on the sidewalks bordering them.
Streetsblog Capitol Hill
Milwaukee Mayor Abandons Highway Teardown To Calm Irrational Fears Of Driver Class
The mayor of Milwaukee is abandoning a proposal to scrap a half-century-old freeway out of fear of upsetting the region’s motorists, setting aside years of findings that highway removals help revitalize Rust Belt downtowns for the 21st century. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced on July 8 he wanted to...
hoodline.com
Downtown Waukesha Commute Thrown Into Chaos After Fatal Train Strike
A Tuesday morning turned tragic near downtown Waukesha when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train, triggering a massive response from police and emergency crews and throwing traffic into disarray as nearby intersections were shut down for hours. Road closures and scene. The Waukesha Police Department said the...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Can you skip paying Milwaukee parking tickets? Here's what would happen
I had a college roommate who insisted I didn't actually need to pay the parking tickets I collected from parking along the sidewalk outside our house. They surely wouldn't come after me with so many parking violators out there to deal with, right? Now, a few years – and a few fines – later, I know better. When I moved to Milwaukee, I was hit with several back-to-back overnight parking tickets before I finally had the post-move brain bandwidth to set up my parking permit. Most streets in Milwaukee require a permit for overnight parking if you're staying long-term. More recently, I got a warning ticket telling me I needed to renew my registration. I made plans to get it done, but after collecting those red and white slips together, the thought occurred to me: What would happen if I just didn't pay? I looked through city ordinances, state laws and guidance on the city's website and, as it turns out, it's nothing good. Here's what would happen – and why I decided to fork over the money. More: Milwaukee traffic deaths in 2025 hit six-year low, city officials say Unpaid tickets ramp up quick It only takes two weeks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Downsizing Milwaukee County buses would save nothing | Letter
This letter is in response to the letter from Christine Renstrum (" Why can't we downsize all these empty buses ?" July 13). I worked for MCTS for 25 years. Downsizing the size of the bus saves nothing . Regardless of the length of the bus, the operating costs remain the same. The wages and benefits of the driver remain the same, as does fuel consumption and maintenance. The buses, regardless of length have the same size motor, as per manufacturer. Buses are not nearly empty during the rush hour, Brewers games, Wisconsin State Fair, Summerfest or ethnic festivals. How would smaller buses accommodate those crowds? Walter Unglaub, Oak Creek Letter: MKE road projects are inefficient and moving at snail's pace Opinion: Victims of clergy sexual abuse still waiting for justice Tips for getting your letter to the editor published Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 200 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take
CBS 58
Several I-41 ramps reopening this week amid ongoing rehabilitation project
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Multiple I-41 ramps are set to reopen this week as part of the freeway's rehabilitation project, according to Sean Race of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, who joined us Tuesday, July 21 with the latest construction updates. Continued updates about road conditions can be found by...
CBS 58
Traffic calming installations on Milwaukee's Brady Street approved by DPW committee
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At Milwaukee's City Hall on Wednesday, July 22, the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) committee signed off on a proposal to build traffic calming installations on busy Brady Street this summer. The proposal calls for three raised crosswalks and six islands on the east side...
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School district officials weigh sending more students on MCTS buses
Every morning, rising senior Curtis Hutcherson takes two Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get to Audubon Technology and Communication Center on the South Side. Hutcherson said he doesn’t mind his daily commute on MCTS, except when the buses are delayed. If his bus hits traffic, he sometimes misses his transfer.