Transportation & Logistics
Track developments in Wisconsin’s transportation and logistics sector, including supply chain trends and infrastructure projects.
Marquette Interchange to be rehabbed
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will complete a planned rehabilitation of the 29 bridge decks on the Marquette Interchange beginning in spring 2018.
Harley recalls 66,000 bikes
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has issued a recall for 66,421 motorcycles because of a problem with the front brake line.
Roadrunner to acquire Michigan expedited freight company
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire Belleville, Mich.-based Active Aero Group, a supply-chain solutions provider specializing in sensitive or time-critical freight, for $115 million.
Initial locations announced for Milwaukee bike-share program
The first 10 stations for the Milwaukee bike-share program, to be called Bublr Bikes, were announced today.
Frontier adds direct flights to Florida
Denver-based Frontier Airlines today announced it will add two new direct routes from Milwaukee, to Orlando and Ft. Myers, Fla.
Harley introduces revamped Road Glides
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. today unveiled two of its new 2015 motorcycles, the Road Glide and the Road Glide Special.
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Harley recalls another model
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is recalling more than 3,000 motorcycles because of a problem with the ignition switch.
Mobile Bike Hub puts interns to work
Following the completion of a 10-week bike repair program and the announcement of a summer internship initiative, Milwaukee’s Mobile Bike Hub has placed its interns on the ground to fix bikes in south side neighborhoods and learn critical workforce skills.
Roadrunner revenues up 38%
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportations Systems Inc. reported second quarter net income of $14.8 million, or 38 cents per share, up from $14 million, or 37 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Common Council lifts cap on taxi permits
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously today to eliminate the city's cap on taxi cab permits.