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 - Sept. 12, 2008
Next American City coming to Milwaukee
Fuel Milwaukee hosts editors from the national magazine Next American City next week. There are several events scheduled, including a Sept. 17 forum on transportation.
Tags: Next American City, Fuel Milwaukee, transportation, 24:hrs, Diana Lind, innovation

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 28, 2008
Still no coffee at Amtrak (Twinkies, though)
Ald. Robet J. Bauman is blasting a decision to lease a 3,200-sq. ft. restaurant space at Milwaukee's Amtrak facility to a vending machine company.
Tags: robert bauman, amtrak, vending machines, WisDOT, Intermodal, coffee, Wilton Partners, transportation, Public Works Committee

Politics - March 17, 2008
Ald. Hines makes a great point
Mayor Barrett and County Executive Walker worked together on the Circus Parade, now how about transportation?
Tags: Circus Parade, transportation, MCTS, connector, rail, Willie L. Hines, Walker, Barrett

Politics - Jan. 14, 2008
Henken's proactive plan for Public Policy Forum prez
For Milwaukeeans and residents of Southeastern Wisconsin, the leadership shift taking place at the Public Policy Forum very well could have significantly greater social and economic impact.
Tags: public policy forum, jeffery browne, alliance for future transit, rob henken, transportation, workforce, education, norman gill, light rail, millercoors, mass transit

Living - Dec. 5, 2008
Green Car Tips for Winter Blues #2
Oh the Joy!  Here is real 411 concerning Greener cars and Greener Milwaukee tips that are a good way to start the weekend off right. #1 use your turn signals "ahead" of time...Maintenance Tips Keep your tires properly inflated. Tires should be inflated ...
Tags: greener milwaukee, green milwaukee, green living, transportation, green tips, cars, service, maintenance

Festival Guide - Aug. 3, 2008
Question about transportation to State Fair
I've been looking everywhere and haven't found much info one way or another ... does anyone know of any bars/restaurants in the area (anywhere really) that offer a shuttle to the state fair?
Tags: state fair, transportation, shuttle, bar, restaurant