WI: Urban Planning and Transportation
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A snapshot of federal investments being put to use in WI
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
WI poised to hit fast track in adding EV charging stations
Wisconsin has lagged behind neighboring states in adding electric vehicle charging stations, but the Badger State is about to take a big leap forward …
Electric bus movement looks to accelerate
Most school and transit buses on the nation's roadways these days are still powered by diesel engines but in Wisconsin and elsewhere, there is hope …
Urgency builds in preventing vehicle collisions with wildlife
Data show Wisconsin is among the top five states for car-animal collisions and on a national scale, wildlife advocates are highlighting efforts to …
Milwaukee program helps schools ditch playground asphalt for natural settings
Urban heat islands, made worse by climate change, can push up temperatures and bring on more air pollution in larger cities. Now, a Milwaukee project …
Could narrower traffic lanes help reduce harmful emissions?
Wisconsin's largest city has seen recent debate over highway expansion plans amid environmental concerns, and a new study suggested for similar …
FEMA alert test brings emergency preparedness into focus
Cell phones around Wisconsin and the rest of the country will be buzzing this Wednesday afternoon for a test of the federal Emergency Alert System and…
Amid Concerning Data, WI Cities Carry Out Pedestrian Safety Projects
A recently released report shows pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. remain at alarming levels. In Wisconsin, local communities are stepping up with …
Wisconsin Does Well in Park Rankings
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
Beyond Infrastructure, EV Movement Includes First-Responder Training
The auto industry and public agencies are looking ahead to a bigger transition to electric vehicles, and it's not just adding more charging stations…
As Climate Money Pours In, Some Urban Freeways May Disappear
A REASONS TO BE CHEERFFUL/SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM NETWORK/WISCONSIN NEWS CONNCECTION COLLABORATION Milwaukee is tied to a wave of freeway removals in th…
Biden Promotes Jobs Creation at Wisconsin Training Center
President Joe Biden visited the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin on Wednesday to promote his economic agenda and strengthen his ties to wo…