Transportation & Logistics

Johnson Controls says streetcar vote could affect expansion plans

Johnson Controls Inc. is considering locating a major new office development in the Milwaukee area and said the Milwaukee Common Council's upcoming vote on a financing plan for a downtown streetcar will be a factor in determining the site of the project.

Johnson Controls displays new innovations at North American International Auto Show

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. is currently showcasing several new innovations at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, one of which is a stain-fighting seat coating.

Adelman Travel acquires Dallas agency

Milwaukee-based Adelman Travel, a travel agency focused on corporate trips, has acquired Dallas, Texas-based Plaza Travel Inc.

Federal grant will help Oak Creek develop its lakefront

Oak Creek has been awarded federal Surface Transportation Project grant of $2.8 million for its 5th Avenue relocation project to help open up the city’s lakefront.

Coalition launches petition drive to stop streetcar project

Milwaukee Aldermen Bob Donovan and Joe Davis Jr. announced today that they are leading a coalition of citizens, activists, businesses and politicians that has launched a petition drive in an attempt to pass direct legislation to stop the proposed $123.9 million downtown streetcar project.

Milwaukee Biz Blog: Cincinnati’s familiar streetcar saga

As the legal slog to develop a new streetcar system in downtown Milwaukee continues to play out in court, in City Hall and at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, proponents and opponents alike would do well to keep an eye on Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati’s familiar streetcar saga

As the legal slog to develop a new streetcar system in downtown Milwaukee continues to play out in court, in City Hall and at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, proponents and opponents alike would do well to keep an eye on Cincinnati.

Port of Milwaukee steel shipments rank second highest since 1970

The final shipment of steel for 2014 arrived on Dec. 15 in the Port of Milwaukee, bringing the year's total volume of steel shipments to 179,000 metric tons, the second highest annual steel tonnage since 1970, according to port spokesman Jeff Fleming.

DHL adds Milwaukee flight

DHL Express has added a new Milwaukee flight that departs from General Mitchell International Airport at 11:30 daily.

Common Council delays downtown streetcar vote

Opponents of the proposed downtown Milwaukee streetcar used a parliamentary procedure maneuver this morning to delay a vote on the $123.9 million project.

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