Transportation
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Traffic deaths in Milwaukee County continue to rise as they decline elsewhere in Wisconsin
Traffic deaths continue to rise in Milwaukee County, even as the rest of the state has seen a decline in those fatalities in recent years.
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Town closes on $17M deal to secure ferry service to Madeline Island
A Lake Superior Island town has closed on a roughly $17 million deal to buy the assets of the Madeline Island Ferry Line that connects residents to the mainland in northern Wisconsin.
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With early start, Great Lakes ports and industry hope to see gains this shipping season
The Great Lakes shipping season started three days early this month in response to industry calls to move more cargo and demand for domestic steel that could boost shipments through Wisconsin ports.
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To address reckless driving, Milwaukee is remaking its streets
This year, the city plans to spend around $86 million on street safety projects — equivalent to what they’ve spent in the previous four years combined. City officials said the projects will work to reduce speeds and cause fewer deaths on the roadway.
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President Joe Biden visits Milwaukee as campaign keeps focus on swing states
During a visit to Milwaukee Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced new federal funding for local and national infrastructure projects.
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I-94 expansion in Milwaukee receives federal approval
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Friday that the plan received an OK from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Wisconsin residents near closed Mississippi River bridge face detours
During a recent appearance on WPR’s “The Morning Show,” Prairie du Chien Mayor David Hemmer said a bridge closure north of the city is causing increased traffic.
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Bridge crossing Mississippi River into Iowa closed for repairs
The Iowa Department of Transportation said construction on a replacement bridge caused two of the piers under the existing Black Hawk Bridge to slide out of place.
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Wisconsin inches closer to high-speed EV charging stations
One bill would exempt electric vehicle charging stations from being regulated as utilities. The other would authorize the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to establish and fund an EV infrastructure program.
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Milwaukee leaders again asking for change in state law to allow red light cameras
Milwaukee officials are again urging state lawmakers to allow the city to place red light and speed enforcement cameras throughout the city.