Transportation & Logistics
Track developments in Wisconsin’s transportation and logistics sector, including supply chain trends and infrastructure projects.
Spin scooters arrive in Milwaukee, Bird to relaunch on Wednesday
After initially being the first scooter company to launch in Milwaukee last year, Bird Rides Inc. will now be the third company to deploy under the city’s dockless scooter pilot program.
Volkswagen plans expansion of Pleasant Prairie facility
Volkswagen Group of America LLC is seeking village approval to expand its warehouse and distribution facility in Pleasant Prairie.
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City to allow Bird and Spin scooters on its streets
The Department of Public Works announced Saturday that it will soon grant approval for two more companies, Bird and Spin, to operate scooters in Milwaukee under the city’s Dockless Scooter Pilot Study.
Midwest Express signs agreement with Maine airline to launch service
The group working to re-launch Midwest Express Airlines in Milwaukee announced today that it has signed an agreement with Portland, Maine-based Elite Airways LLC to begin non-stop flight service from Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Improving the connection: Work ongoing to enhance Amtrak service from Milwaukee to Chicago
Joe Daufenbach was sitting in the Milwaukee Intermodal Station on a sunny and humid Monday morning, waiting for the...
Railroad won’t support more Hiawatha trains without Illinois track improvements
The owner of part of the railroad Amtrak's Hiawatha Milwaukee-to-Chicago line uses say they will not support any expansion...
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Lime approved for scooter pilot in Milwaukee
Electric scooters will be zooming down Milwaukee’s streets again this week. The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works today approved the first company for its Dockless Scooter Pilot Study: Lime.
WisDOT leaders say Hiawatha service could add one daily round trip without Illinois’ assistance
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said he believes Wisconsin can make enough rail improvements on its own to allow the Amtrak Hiawatha passenger service between Milwaukee and Chicago to expand from its current seven daily round trips to nine daily round trips.
The Hop attracts new ridership high during Summerfest, Bastille Days
The downtown Milwaukee Hop streetcar system had a record number of riders during the days of two of the city's biggest annual festivals, city officials announced today.
City’s dockless scooter pilot approved and accepting applications
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance regulating motorized scooters, and established the previously agreed upon Dockless Scooter Pilot Study to test them through Dec. 31.
