Transportation
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WisDOT to examine risk of Green Bay bridge collapse from ship collision
The NTSB report was released as part of the investigation into the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Evers urges Duffy to address uncertainty over federal funding, approvals for projects
Gov. Tony Evers is urging Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to address uncertainty or potential delays for Wisconsin road and bridge projects that receive federal funding or approval.
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Twin Ports bus service is a tale of 2 cities — and different funding levels
“The Minnesota Department of Transportation funds transit very well,” said Chris Belden with the Duluth Transit Authority. “With that, we’re able to cover more of our Minnesota geography and provide more frequent bus service. In Wisconsin, Superior is a very large land area but the funding isn’t there. So we have to be really delicate…
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‘Road map for action’: Milwaukee County uses data to address traffic deaths
Milwaukee County leaders are using a dashboard that shows where dangerous crashes are occurring in the county to implement street redesign projects to prevent deaths in those areas.
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DOGE terminates leases for federal offices in Wisconsin
The Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk is terminating leases for at least 16 federal offices in Wisconsin, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ashland.
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Dane County Regional Airport leaders pursue international status
In an effort to bring international flights, travelers and business to the Madison area, leaders at the Dane County Regional Airport are pursuing official international designation.
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Proposed rollback of electric vehicle charging stations could hurt rural Wisconsin tourism
The head of Wisconsin’s EV Association said recent efforts in Congress and the Trump administration to end charging infrastructure laws could prevent future growth in the sector, especially for rural communities.
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Wisconsin GOP congressman proposes repealing EV charging station program
Charging station projects in Wisconsin are in jeopardy after the Trump administration suspended the federal program funding the state’s plan to build out a statewide network of chargers.
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Thursday’s Madison Metro bus disruptions came after many drivers declined overtime, city says
Madison officials say disruptions to bus routes earlier this week were the result of coordinated action from Metro Transit drivers during ongoing contract negotiations.
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Tesla takes Wisconsin to court over blocking it from opening dealerships in the state
Tesla Inc. is challenging the state in court over a decision blocking it from opening dealerships in Wisconsin.