Transportation
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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.
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Sean Duffy is confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Transportation Department
Sean Duffy, a former Wisconsin congressman, has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Future of Milwaukee streetcar clouded by limited funding and operations challenges
The Hop faces an uncertain future as a bipartisan law to overhaul local government funding placed stipulations on how the city can fund the streetcar.Ā
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La Crosse airport hopes to attract new airline service
An effort by the La Crosse Regional Airport to attract a new airline is gaining momentum after years of declining service.Ā
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Sean Duffy sails through committee hearing for cabinet job
Sean Duffy represented northern Wisconsin’s 7th district from 2011 to 2019. He may be the next secretary of transportation.
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Wisconsin’s first federally-funded fast EV chargers come online
The fast-charging stations came online last month at Kwik Trip locations in Ashland, Menomonie and Chippewa Falls.
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Cargo tonnage lagging at Great Lakes ports as shipping season nears its end
The amount of cargo moving through ports on the Great Lakes is trailing behind shipments at the same time last year as the shipping season nears its end.
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Waukesha County 4K student killed in bus accident at school
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, the student was struck in the parking lot of Silver Spring Intermediate School, in the Village of Lisbon.
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More changes ahead for Madison bus system after 2024 overhaulĀ
Riders will be able to tap a credit card or phone to pay on any bus beginning next spring.