We look at why murder and shootings are down in Milwaukee and what more progress can be made. Then we explore bus rapid transit systems being created in Madison and Milwaukee.
Featured in this Show
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Gun violence declined last year in Milwaukee
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, homicides and nonfatal shootings in the city went down after three consecutive years of record-breaking high numbers of incidents. The director of Milwaukee’s Homicide Review Commission tells us what’s working and what more needs to be done.
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Inside Madison and Milwaukee’s new bus rapid transit lines
Last summer, Milwaukee launched Wisconsin’s first bus rapid transit line. Meanwhile, Madison has started construction on a similar transportation model. Local leaders detail the projects while explaining the need for updated transportation systems.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Constance Kostelac Guest
- Julie Esch Guest
- Tom Lynch Guest
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