News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

Increased sales tax would be unavoidable for Milwaukee residents on the market for new car

TMJ 4, July 10, 2023

US new vehicle sales rise amid strong demand, better supply

NewsNation Now, July 6, 2023

WisDOT focuses on reckless driving prevention as new law toughens penalties

WEAU, July 5, 2023

State budget includes $400M boost for project to replace major bridge connecting Superior and Duluth

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 4, 2023

Wisconsin officials want Biden to fund replacement bridge

Yahoo News, June 30, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Buchanan’s transportation fee unlawful

Fox 11, June 29, 2023

Milwaukee continues streetcar extension plans despite new funding obstacles

Milwaukee Business News, June 29, 2023

Volvo just became the latest EV maker to move to Tesla’s charging standard

CNBC, June 27, 2023

See how the DOT may rebuild or remove I-794 to allow more development

Milwaukee Business Journal, June 23, 2023

Wisconsin DOT releases first look at potential redesign concepts for I-794

TMJ 4, June 23, 2023

Evers signs new funding program for farm roads into law

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 21, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans vote to raise electric vehicle fees

WKOW, June 14, 2023

GM investing $500 million to build big new internal combustion-powered SUVs

Fox Business, June 9, 2023

Milwaukee officials consider yanking permit for Intermodal Station’s parking lot after another rash of car break-ins

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2023

Law may prevent Wisconsin from using $78M in federal funds to build publicly-available EV charging stations

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 7, 2023

UK-based company to repurpose electric vehicle batteries in shuttered Chippewa Falls frac sand plant

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 5, 2023

Wisconsin DMV adds new security, design upgrades to driver license and ID cards

Channel 3000, June 5, 2023

Biden admin. announces $570 million in rail crossing safety projects

Spectrum News 1, June 5, 2023

Ford EVs will use Tesla charging tech in surprise partnership between rival automakers

CNBC, May 25, 2023

Ford sees growth in gas-powered vehicles amid EV shift

Fox Business, May 22, 2023

The Wisconsin DOT might demolish a portion of Interstate 794. Here’s what we know.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22, 2023

Kwik Trip ranks #1 among U.S. gas stations

WSAW, May 18, 2023

Wisconsin rail plan calls for expanding service to eleven communities

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 17, 2023

Op-ed: Don’t let DOT squeeze its mistake into two lanes

Ozaukee Press, May 17, 2023

These 14 Milwaukee intersections have seen the most car crashes in a year

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 17, 2023

United Airlines pilots picket demanding wage increases as airlines threaten strike

Fox Business, May 12, 2023

New clarification bill targets roadbuilders and utilities

Wisconsin Law Journal, May 8, 2023

Infrastructure expansion sparks new clarification bill targeting roadbuilders and utilities

The Daily Reporter, May 8, 2023

Ingeteam confirms addition of EV charger manufacturing lines at Milwaukee facility

Milwaukee Business News, May 8, 2023

Cleanup underway for train that derailed Thursday in southwest Wisconsin along Mississippi River

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 28, 2023

BNSF: Tracks to open Saturday after Wisconsin train derailment

NBC 15, April 28, 2023

Harley-Davidson roars past analyst estimates while retail sales slip

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 27, 2023

Harley-Davidson teases new models ahead of first-quarter updates on CFO, 120th celebration

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 26, 2023

Midwest governors want to sell ethanol in summer

Wisconsin Watch, April 24, 2023

Madison flex lane tweaks see morning commutes move later

NBC 15, April 20, 2023

Madison could get 2 new interstate interchanges in I-39/90/94 Madison-Dells project

The Journal Times, April 19, 2023

Wisconsin Assembly votes to outlaw local bans on gas engines

Channel 3000, April 18, 2023

Some electric vehicles from BMW, Nissan, Hyundai and Volkswagen will no longer get federal tax credits

CNBC, April 18, 2023

To get the EV tax credit, you will now have to buy an American brand

The Wall Street Journal, April 17, 2023

Fast EV chargers to nearly double on U.S. highways under expansion plan

The Wall Street Journal, April 13, 2023

EPA says electric vehicle sale will be fueled by tough pollution standards (EPA proposes stricter vehicle pollution standards)

SupplyChainBrain, April 12, 2023

Gas prices continue to climb

Fox 11, April 10, 2023

Renewable diesel booms despite concern over effect on food prices

The Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2023

Gas prices will surge in coming weeks after OPEC cuts production, analysts say

Fox Business, April 5, 2023

WisDOT releases archive of more than 100 years’ worth of state highway maps

Channel 3000, April 5, 2023

New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit

The Wall Street Journal, March 31, 2023

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

Associated Press, March 31, 2023

Report: Milwaukee County Transit System could face $26 million deficit by 2025

Milwaukee Business News, March 30, 2023

Ford to lose $3B on EV ‘startup’ in 2023, turn profit on traditional vehicles

Fox Business, March 23, 2023

Milwaukee now requiring majority of city-owned vehicles to be electric, hybrid

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 22, 2023