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Madison Bike

A New Long-Range Transportation Plan for Madison, WI

Proposed long-range transportation plan for Madison emphasizes biking, walking, bus rapid transit.

January 10, 2017 - The Capital Times

Candidate's Plans to Return Stimulus Rail Money May Not Work

A gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin has made a campaign pledge to turn down federal money intended to build a high speed rail route connecting Milwaukee and Wisconsin. But some say he won't be able to do it.

September 29, 2010 - The Capital Times

TOD vs. Parking for High-Speed Rail Stations

Secretary Ray LaHood is promoting livable communities, but the Wisconsin Department of Transportation insists that Madison's new Amtrak station should be located on the edge of town next to a big parking lot at the airport.

August 6, 2009 - The Capital Times

Southeast Wisconsin's MPO Lacks Diversity

Statistics provided by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commisison (SEWRPC) at the request of the American Civil Liberties Union show that SEWRPC's technical advisory committees are 98% white.

April 12, 2007 - The Capital Times

The Paradox Of Gardens During War

A review of Kenneth Helphand's new book "Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime".

July 3, 2006 - The Capital Times

Wal-Mart Winning In Economically Shattered Town

Supercenter opponents are losing their battle against Wal-Mart in a small Midwestern town.

November 18, 2005 - The Capital Times

Wal Mart Wins, Another Small Town Loses

Recall election results in defeat for Wal-Mart's opponents in Jefferson, WI.

October 3, 2005 - The Capital Times

Middleton Hills, a New Urbanism Success Story?

As housing prices continue to rise, Middleton Hills moves further and further away from the reach of the middle class.

September 28, 2005 - The Capital Times

Urbanizing The Big Box

Madison, WI, joins a growing list of cities that have adopted ordinances governing the design of big box developments.

April 3, 2005 - The Capital Times

Who Should Be On Planning Commissions?

What happens when a Plan Commission has no architect, landscape architect, planner or developer from the private sector?

May 27, 2004 - The Capital Times

All Cooped Up

Zoning changes welcome domestic chickens in single family neighborhoods.

April 1, 2004 - The Capital Times

Maryland Expands Smart Growth Program

Governor of Maryland Parris N. Glendening has signed several laws that strengthen the state's anti-sprawl program.

May 23, 2001 - The Capital Times

Passenger Rail Service Can Work For Us

Building more highways won't solve our transportation problems, says Dave Zweifel in an editorial about bringing passenger rail to Madison, WI.

February 11, 2001 - The Capital Times

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