Milwaukee Buzz - April 29, 2009
A history of the new Milwaukee circulator streetcar
The Milwaukee circulator streetcar is moving forward, but there is still confusion in the mind of many. This blog, new from Jeramey Jannene, attempts to bring everything together in one place: the history, the frequently asked questions, and the proposed route.
Tags: street car, light rail, connector, transit, milwaukee transportation, barrett, walker, RTA, Cudahy, $91 million, trolley

Dining - April 8, 2009
Aladdin brings food to the Intermodal Station
In January 2008, I blogged about the need for coffee and dining options at Milwaukee's new $15.8 million Amtrak Depot / Intermodal Facility. Here's good news from a local restaurant with big flavors.
Tags: amtrak, aladdin, alaeddin, azmi, intermodal, st. paul, greyhound, light rail, stone creek, milwaukee public market, to go, wisdot, eric resch, bob bauman

Politics - March 13, 2009
Barrett gets feds to free up $91.5 million for rail
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced this morning that the Federal Omnibus Budget Bill that was signed into law this week includes a provision to spend the $91.5 million that has been on hold since 1991 on transportation in Milwaukee.
Tags: light rail, transportation, barrett, streetcar, scott walker, Federal Omnibus Budget Bill

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 9, 2009
It's time to talk transit and do something about it
I love my car, actually I really love it. But, I love my city more and this is why I urge you to attend the public meetings on the next phase of the Milwaukee Connector transit study this week.
Tags: milwaukee connector, rail, street car, trolley, light rail, rapid transit, mcts, public input, buses, marquette interchange

Politics - Oct. 31, 2008
Committee discusses Davis' light rail proposal
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. introduced a capital improvement project to implement a high-speed light rail system in Milwaukee at a Common Council Finance and Personnel Committee meeting Friday.
Tags: Ald. Joe Davis, Common Council Finance and Personnel Committee, light rail, mass transit