Wisconsin State Journal
Madison Redesigning its Transit System, BRT Included
Transit service in the Wisconsin State Capital has been redesigned on a high-frequency grid.
City Council Approves South Madison Housing Plan
A proposal to redevelop an area of South Madison with higher density and more housing options has drawn criticism from local residents who wanted to see more single-family housing included in the plan.
Dedicated Center Lane Planned for Madison Bus Rapid Transit
Some portions of the bus rapid transit (BRT) system planned for Madison, Wisconsin will resemble the fully realized BRT systems more common in other parts of the world.
Outdoor Recreation Boosted by the Pandemic
The pandemic brought droves of people to Wisconsin’s outdoors, resulting in crowds on trails and at camp sites as well as a growth in the outdoor recreation and manufacturing economy.
Researchers Analyze Pandemic Transportation Patterns for Planning Lessons
An article details the efforts of Madison-area researchers to glean lessons from the transportation patterns of March and April to inform better planning for the future.
Madison Common Council Narrowly Approves Unpopular $40 Wheel Tax
Despite major opposition by residents, the Madison Common Council approved a $40 motor vehicle registration fee (aka 'wheel tax') on an 11-8 vote on Oct. 29 to help fund the city's new East-West Bus Rapid Transit system.
Madison to Get Three 100%-Electric Buses
$1.3 million in federal funding will contribute to a plan for three electric buses for Madison.
Gas Taxes Advance in New Mexico and Wisconsin in May
The Democratic-controlled New Mexico legislature passed a 5-cents per gallon fuel tax increase and the Republican-controlled Assembly in Wisconsin backed a plan to apply sales tax to fuel, but their Republican governors oppose any tax hikes.
Oil Addiction: Readers Respond To Bush - Part 2
Readers respond to President Bush's statement that the nation is addicted to oil.
Infill and New Urbanism Are Madison's New Official City Policy
The new city plan for Madison, WI, "turns suburban sprawl on its head" by making infill and new urbanism the official city policies.
Recycling The Student Ghetto
As students leave rundown houses for newly-built, amenity-filled complexes, near-campus housing stock in walkable neighborhoods opens up for faculty/staff restoration.
Wal-Mart Theme For Local Recall Election
Votes against WalMart annexation get voters riled in Jefferson, WI.
Madison Plans A 'New Urbanist' Future
New city plan seeks to preserve the best of the existing built environment and promote "new urbanist" development on the city's edges.
Madison's Most Ambitious Development Project Ever
A Madison, WI, development project could be the city's biggest most expensive. Is it too much?
Cities Need A Wi-Fi Network
Madison, WI, considers setting up a city-wide wireless internet network.
Urbanism In A Big Box
Madison's Urban Design Commission makes a surprising recommendation.
Riding Around Town In A Greasemobile
Rising gas prices got you down? Cheap fuel for your car may be as close as the deep fryer at your local diner.
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