News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

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

President Biden to visit Superior next week: Biden will tout the $1T infrastructure law Wednesday

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 24, 2022

Amped for growth: Harley-Davidson spinoff LiveWire targets 100,000 bikes sold by 2026

Milwaukee Business Journal, February 23, 2022

Harley-Davidson Museum to revamp retail offerings, ‘Experience Gallery’ exhibit

Milwaukee Business News, February 22, 2022

$1B from infrastructure plan speeds up work to restore polluted sites across Wisconsin, Great Lakes

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 18, 2022

States to feds: don’t tell us how to spend infrastructure money

Pew, February 17, 2022

Sauk County argues over, approves borrowing $50M for years-long highway project plan

WiscNews, February 16, 2022

Bill could expand electric car charging stations

Energy News Network, February 15, 2022

Reckless driving a national problem

Urban Milwaukee, February 15, 2022

California, Texas, Wisconsin pension funds among new investors in EV startup Rivian

Reuters, February 14, 2022

Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists

NewsNation Now, February 14, 2022

Police clear out truckers, but protesters on foot keep U.S.-Canada bridge closed

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 12, 2022

Some roads will be closed through most of 2022 as DOT expands I-43, fixes bridges and more

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 11, 2022

New chip crisis means auto giants aren’t in the clear yet

Bloomberg, February 10, 2022

Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices

Fox Business, February 9, 2022

Postal Service reform bill heads to Senate after strong bipartisan House vote

CBS, February 9, 2022

Gas prices rise nearly 10 cents in Wisconsin, drivers can expect more increases in coming weeks

WKOW, February 7, 2022

Harley saw huge sales, profit gains in 2021

Milwaukee Business News, February 8, 2022

Wisconsin DOT unveils new winter road conditions system

Milwaukee City Wire, February 6, 2022

Why the world’s biggest ocean shipping lines are buying cargo planes

The Wall Street Journal, February 4, 2022

Milwaukee-Madison Amtrak link could happen within five years: Madison mayor

Milwaukee Business Journal, February 3, 2022

Madison officials raise concerns over Legislature’s electric vehicle bill

The Capital Times, February 2, 2022

JetBlue Airways will begin Milwaukee service March 27

Milwaukee Business Journal, February 2, 2022

Despite December dip, Mitchell Airport traffic ends 2021 up 72%

Milwaukee Business News, February 1, 2022

The Couture’s transit concourse won’t be done by its June deadline. That could cause a $1.4 million loss for Milwaukee, or the developers.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 2, 2022

Pilot program will allow teen semi drivers as apprentices

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, February 1, 2022

FedEx suspends domestic express freight services as omicron hits staffing

CNBC, February 1, 2022

New transportation program connects Milwaukee residents to suburban jobs

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 1, 2022

Waupun reconsiders transportation utility: User fee could help cover street repairs

WiscNews, January 27, 2022

Wisconsin DOT: Frozen road law declared statewide

Fox 6, January 21, 2022

Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in US

Associated Press, January 20, 2022

Biden admin slammed for missing deadline to implement key GOP priority in infrastructure law

Fox Business, January 19, 2022

WisDOT implements changes in hopes of reducing school bus driver shortage

NBC 15, January 18, 2022

Major U.S. airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

CNBC, January 17, 2022

DOT: I-41 reopening early, project ahead of schedule

Fox 6, January 15, 2022

DMV extends driver license renewal for ages 60+

WEAU, January 13, 2022

Harley-Davidson reveals new colors, other features for 2022; big premiere Jan. 26

Milwaukee Business Journal, January 8, 2022

Biden boosts fuel-economy standards

Associated Press, December 20, 2021

Travel experts predict a significant increase in holiday air travel compared to 2020

CBS 58, December 20, 2021

Wisconsin communities receive funding from Biden administration’s new focus on lead drinking water systems

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 16, 2021

Harley-Davidson CEO says LiveWire spinoff won’t cannibalize legacy motorcycle sales

Milwaukee Business Journal, December 13, 2021

WisDOT gets public input on proposals for I-94 reconstruction

CBS 58, December 9, 2021

I-94 east-west rebuild options up to $1.28 billion for eight lane expansion

Milwaukee Business Journal, December 8, 2021

Gov. Evers signs bill to protect Wisconsin roadside workers

WBAY, December 6, 2021

Beltline Flex Lanes’ opening delayed to summer 2022 due to computer chip shortage

Channel 3000, December 3, 2021

U.S. imposes first cybersecurity rules for rail transit, despite industry pushback

CBS, December 2, 2021

From now on, reckless drivers in West Allis could face up to a $10,000 fine

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 1, 2021