News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

License plate-reading cameras to be installed on Milwaukee’s north side in effort to reduce crime

CBS 58, May 4, 2022

White House to direct $3 billion to electric vehicle battery production

NBC News, May 2, 2022

Milwaukee’s tow policy goes into effect in effort to fight against reckless driving

CBS 58, May 2, 2022

UAW, NRDC sue Postal Service over delivery vehicle contract with Oshkosh Defense

The Capital Times, April 29, 2022

Wisconsin, 7 other states seek permanent waiver to sell E15 gas

Fox 11, April 28, 2022

Wisconsin DMV first in nation to enable electric sharing of driver records with other states

NBC 15, April 27, 2022

STB searches for answers about freight rail delays

Transport Topics, April 27, 2022

Lawmakers approve DOT plan for $280M in federal highway funding

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 26, 2022

Harley’s 120th anniversary celebration in 2023 will launch annual homecoming event in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business News, April 25, 2022

Southwest cut thousands of flights from its June schedule. Here’s what happened at Mitchell International.

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 22, 2022

What goes into buying an alternative fuel vehicle in Wisconsin?

WKOW, April 22, 2022

Inflation threatens to undercut Biden’s infrastructure plans

Fox Business, April 20, 2022

Wisconsin cities, airports lift mask requirements on transit following federal order

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 19, 2022

Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure

NewsNation Now, April 18, 2022

Truck driver shortage reaches crisis level

WBAY, April 18, 2022

Baldwin, Rhodes-Conway celebrate federal grant for Madison Metro Transit

The Capital Times, April 15, 2022

Delays, cancellations causing headaches for travelers as airlines try to meet demand

Fox 11, April 13, 2022

Biden administration extends transportation mask mandate for 15 more days

CNBC, April 13, 2022

Delta says travel rebound is keeping pace with surging fuel costs

The Wall Street Journal, April 13, 2022

Airfare surged 20% over pre-pandemic levels in March as inflation hit vacations

CNBC, April 12, 2022

Lawsuit challenges Pewaukee road use fee

Fox 6, April 11, 2022

Business group sues Pewaukee over transportation utility fee

Greater Milwaukee Today, April 8, 2022

Wisconsin traffic, transit ridership still down two years after start of pandemic

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 7, 2022

$115 million in federal transit funding headed to Wisconsin this year

The Capital Times, April 6, 2022

Walmart raises wages for truckers amid shortage

NewsNation Now, April 7, 2022

Delta to add nonstop service between Milwaukee and New York-JFK

Milwaukee Business News, April 5, 2022

New vehicles sold in US must average 40 mpg by 2026

Associated Press, April 1, 2022

Safe truck parking: FMCSA’s Hutcheson says federal agencies will team up to ease shortage

Safety+Health, March 31, 2022

Two Port Milwaukee projects awarded $4.5 million in harbor grants

Milwaukee Business News, March 29, 2022

JetBlue starts Milwaukee flights as Wisconsin airports recover from COVID-19

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 28, 2022

WisDOT says speeding, risky driving leading to rise in traffic deaths

Channel 3000, March 24, 2022

‘Racing season has been canceled:’ Madison police cracking down on speeding

Fox 47, March 24, 2022

USPS places first order for next generation mail vehicles with Oshkosh Defense

WBAY, March 24, 2022

Gas price roller coaster continues wild ride

NewsNation Now, March 22, 2022

Popular programs that cut down in-person DMV visits in Wisconsin set to expire

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 21, 2022

East-west highway expansion continues in Kenosha County

Kenosha News, March 20, 2022

Dane County saw 40% increase in fatal car crashes in 2021

The Capital Times, March 19, 2022

Gas stations suing Woodman’s for its cheap prices

WISN 12, March 18, 2022

Matalco connects to Canadian National railroad’s main track through $400,000 state grant

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, March 17, 2022

Congress extends streetcar grant

Urban Milwaukee, March 16, 2022

Amtrak to add second trip between Milwaukee and Twin Cities by 2024

Milwaukee Business News, March 11, 2022

Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago train route expected to begin service in 2024

Channel 3000, March 10, 2022

Rising gas prices could cost households $1,000 extra

WISN 12, March 8, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Evers among Democrats calling for suspension of federal gas tax

WBAY, March 8, 2022

US gas price average hits new record high

Fox Business, March 7, 2022

March could be busiest month ever for MKE airport

WISN 12, March 4, 2022

Truckers say this is the worst time for Biden’s plan to cut emissions

Bloomberg, March 1, 2022

Trucking groups urge Secretary Buttigieg to address safe parking shortage

Safety+Health, March 1, 2022

Harley-Davidson suspends business, shipments to Russia amid Ukraine attacks

WBAY, March 1, 2022

City leaders, labor groups eye infrastructure money for major bridge project as Biden visits Superior

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 28, 2022