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	News Archive February 25 A smart project Robson: Train Manufacturing Would Be a Good Fit for Janesville Doyle touts potential for high-speed rail Madison Council OKs bus fare increase to $2 February 24 Fast track for high speed? Madison Plan Commission green-lights mayor's sustainable neighborhood idea February 23 Regional Transit Authority could come before Madison area voters in the spring of 2010 Stimulus bill will support green projects Greening of Wisconsin River Falls is nation's most green-powered city February 18 Stoughton Council restates opposition to commuter rail Doyle’s budget proposal supports transportation Doyle budget boosts rail line State awaits energy money February 16 New law provides cash incentive for pedaling commuters Investing in Clean Energy will Save Wisconsin Jobs, Reduce Global Warming Impacts February 13 Eau Claire rail line not top priority for DOT Home sales in state down 20 percent from last year State Home Sales, Values Drop February 11 Madison Metro Announces Highest Yearly Ridership Since 1979 Commuter bus service could connect Green Bay, Appleton February 10 Milwaukee area home sales down 32% in January Michigan utility envisions massive line to carry wind generated power $10 billion transmission lines for wind power proposed February 5 Pabst Farms TIF Milwaukee downtown condo study reveals the obvious Municipalities find benefits of going green February 4 Ordinance aims to limit wind-generator use DNR accepts land from Door County Land Trust February 3 Delafield city planners reject big housing development February 2 The New New Urbanism Madisonian wins White House Farmer race January 28 Initiative for KRM rail garners support Americans Favor Smarter Transportation Spending (pdf) January 26 Hiawatha ridership between Milwaukee and Chicago up 28% January 22 Business Group Forms to Promote Governor’s Global Warming Task Force Proposals (pdf) Aldo Leopold's 'Shack' listed as historic site January 21 Oconomowoc backs high-speed rail proposal January 19 Call for Kenosha - Racine - Milwaukee passenger rail to go forward Town of Brighton extends moratorium on land divisions January 16 Bioenergy and Local Climate Change Solutions seminar Plan would put Olympic cycling events in Madison, Tyrol Basin January 15 Wisconsin Coalition Pushes Feds for Green Jobs Coalition Pushes for Green Technology in Stimulus January 12 New Wisconsin Coalition Unveils Plan to Create 30,000 Green Jobs (pdf) Gov. Doyle pushes high-speed rail for stimulus funds New York biodiesel company buys terminal at Port of Milw. January 6 Trains Gaining Steam January 4 17 years later, transit impasse drags on December 31 SEWRPC Water Conservation Plan Falls Short December 21 Open Letter to President-Elect Obama from 1000 Friends of Wisconsin December 11 Doyle Proposes Infrastucture Improvements November 26 Madison conservation group dreams of a not-so-bright Christmas November 25 We need Rail Now November 23 Zoo Interchange could take 40 buildings November 16 Shrinking tax bases challenge communities November 15 SE-WI RTA takes a good first step, but more is needed November 11 Southeast WI RTA Wants to Levy Sales Tax November 8 Madison Council gears up for bus fare battle November 7 Beltline-Verona Road Interchange Revisions Planned Info on DOT Interchange Plans Here November 6 People Have Spoken Sales Tax Increase Billboards Brighten Night to the Anger of Many NYT November 5 Cheaper Oil, Financial Meltdown Toast Ethanol Industry Madison Has The Hots For Solar Power November 3 DNR Employees Reduce Gas Consumption SEWRPC Changes, Some Proposed, More needed October 30 City of Milwaukee Sends Message to SEWRPC October 28 Milwaukee Common Council Begins to Demand SEWRPC Reform City of Milwaukee Committee Votes to Pull Out of SEWRPC October 27 Risky Bike Ride to School Disappearing Green (UW CALS) October 21 WisDOT Sets Meetings on Proposal Expand I-39/90 October 16 High Speed Rail System Makes Sense MJS Madison Mayor, 1000 Friends and Others Urge Funding for Rail Green Transporation Can Rev Economy Trains Good For Economy September 29 Regional Group to Unveil RTA Strategy Committee Considers RTA September 24 MJS Rethinks Support for Pabst Farms Interchange September 18 DOT Pushes for Interchange Even Though Locals Have Second Thoughts September 17 Madison east side neighbors don't want CVS pharmacy Chicago discharges 99 billion gallons of storm water into lake August 30, 2008 State population approaches 5.7 million August 29, 2008 Train travel spikes in state Ripon College gives freshmen free bikes for no-car pledges Recycling Web site established August 18, 2008 Less Driving Means Less Pollution (MJS) New Study Needed For I-94 Project (Milwaukee Rising) Fine Particulate Matter a Growing Health Concern In Wisconsin (The Political Environment) August 13, 2008 AARP Poll: Older Americans Finding Streets Not "Walkable", Transit Not Available Downtowns Across U.S. Investing in Streetcars (NYT) July 28, 2008 Amtrak ridership "speeding" up Funds for highways plummet as drivers cut gasoline use July 27, 2008 High court says Beaver Dam meetings should be public July 25, 2008 State legislators vote to make transportation a top priority Mayor's group meeting in Madison Prairie du Chien council members targeted for recall over traffic plan July 23, 2008 Study attacks gasoline minimum markup law July 18, 2008 Milwaukee One of Most Walkable Cities Oregon Village trustees rescind moratorium on residential annexation All aboard for a rational national rail plan July 16, 2008 U.S. cities scrambling to meet rising mass transit demands Surburban flight: Commuting to work less attractive as gas prices soar The days of urban sprawl are over ...... but not for the reasons you think July 15, 2008 Janesville GM plant closing sooner than expected Editorial: Rural areas benefit from urban mass transit July 13, 2008 Toward walkability - and happiness Drivers can expect more roundabouts July 8, 2008 Party Lets You Divorce Your Car' What Can You Build In Madison, And Where? Milwaukee area’s short commutes appeal to working moms July 7, 2008 Madison zoning code in midst of badly needed remake New Cars in California Must Display Global Warming Score With ozone alert, Dane County acts June 26, 2008 Words that make suburb dwellers blush Governor Doyle Announces New 2008 Main Street Communities Editorial: For whom tolls toll June 25, 2008 Mike Ivey: Should Madison ban the drive-through? June 23, 2008 Support for Transportation Land Use Reform Richmond, Virginia Ashwaubenon TIF proposal's unique uses tax the norm June 21, 2008 Here today, tomorrow Flood fallout still rippling across state June 20, 2008 Better Management, Not Bigger Highways Needed to Handle Freight Let commuter rail plan roll on June 18, 2008 Wisconsin DOT flood repair work is right focus Janesville to host community brainstorming session Weekly newsletter: flood assistance Twice flooded, Gays Mills gathers to debate next possible move Move Gays Mills to higher ground? Town meeting shows support for idea June 17, 2008 Milwaukee to consider raising taxi fares Dells feels the loss Cross Plains Town Board member recalled over development debate Madison may try to condemn billboard State to host Great Lakes hearings June 16, 2008 Boost service, cut fares to save Milwaukee County transit system, consultant says Eyes to sky for transit aid June 12, 2008 Solar power store to open in Madison June 11, 2008 Village of Lake Delton opted out of flood insurance plan Milwaukee County transit tax plan revived Editorial: Wal-Mart discontent Zoning for Wal-Mart advances in Cudahy Green Bay gets greener with bike program June 10, 2008 Lake Delton vanishes as residents watch Photos of June 7-8 storm and aftermath Surging water leaves path of destruction June 9, 2008 Storms' effects keep coming Storms take toll on state's rivers, farmers June 8, 2008 Revival afoot to preserve farmland June 5, 2008 Dane County towns get new land-use authority June 4, 2008 Wal-Mart Supercenter will come to Muskego despite protests Editorial: End of the line A tear, and hope, for Janesville June 3, 2008 Janesville's GM plant to close GM plant closing will put 2,600 out of work in Janesville GM to close Janesville SUV plant by 2010 Commuter buses fill more seats June 2, 2008 I-94 Widening is Approved Carpooling's comeback Free newsletter offers practical ideas on pro-environmental behavior March 21, 2008 LaCrosse County adopts controversial comprehensive plan Downsized Madison Villager Mall redevelopment plan has neighbors grumbling March 20, 2008 Planner links Brown Co. growth to quality of life March 19, 2008 Brookfield might seek lake water March 18, 2008 Mike Ivey: 'American way of life' may not be sustainable Madison, Verona come to terms Controversial Dells Resort Gains Approval From DNR March 15, 2008 Madison Royster site contaminated; remediation necessary Regional Plan Panel Must Go Back To Drawing Board A Green Village For Fitchburg Milwaukee Riverwalk plan on hold March 11, 2008 RTA legislation screeches to a halt Bowling congress to move to Texas March 10, 2008 Great Lakes compact likely stalled this session March 9, 2008 Plan for quarry draws protest in Sauk County Farmland prices continue to jump across upper Midwest March 8, 2008 Editorial: Transit at the precipice March 4, 2008 Leaders upset over countywide growth plan February 29, 2008 $4.00 Gas This Summer? Big, Ugly Piers in Wisconsin's Future Public Hearings on Global Warming Task Force Recommendations to be Held on March 19 February 27, 2008 The Next Slum (Atlantic Magazine article) February 18, 2008 State task force makes proposals to confront global warming February 16, 2008 Great Lakes compact hits rough waters February 5, 2008 Farmers cashing in on carbon credits State making strides in alternative energy January 29, 2008 Groups Reveal Deficiencies in Transportation and Water Plans January 28, 2008 I-94 proposal a $1.9 Billion Boondoggle Groups rip North-South I-94 impact statement January 26, 2008 24-hour restriction makes Wal-Mart wary November 30, 2007 Sprawl a Threat to Hunting November 27, 2007 Wal-Mart halts Supercenter in Stoughton Wal-Mart reviews area plan Town to face Realtors, builders in high court Cyclists win round in fight over use of Badger State Trail November 26, 2007 Milw. Ald. Bauman pushes for transit instead of wider North-South I-94 Bauman's press release on SE WI transportation investments November 25, 2007 KRM backers have a new plan Amtrak ridership increases November 22, 2007 Speak Out on I-94 Freeway Plans Become Urgent, but state lacks mass transit planning in the region November 20, 2007 Ed Garvey: Highways shouldn't have priority over homeless Badger State trail opens ATV use Dec. 1 November 19, 2007 How Wisconsin sells itself short On rights path with bicyclists Milwaukee reaching out with water sales November 18, 2007 Whitney Gould: retiring, not tiring of quality design November 17, 2007 Edgerton Plans Big Project Downtown Freeway expansion will help Racine County, McReynolds says November 16, 2007 Southeast Freeway Expansion to Cost $1.9 Billion Milwaukee area commuter rail plan may face 2-year delay November 14, 2007 Emissions pact wins backing November 13, 2007 Big project in works for Windsor November 11, 2007 From the bones of a mid-century dud, a gleaming gem arises Hilldale: On the edge again Scenes from the new Hilldale Mall Hilldale Mall: a pictorial look back November 10, 2007 Editorial: Close Rift Over Dane County Regional Transit Wind Farm Planned In Dane County Bowling Congress May Move November 8, 2007 Support for Water Compact May Have Dried Up Monona Roundabout Gets Mixed Reviews November 7, 2007 Wal-Mart hit with $89,705 state fine for overcharging on bulk coffee and vegetables A big opening for big Monona Wal-Mart Beaver Dam Wal-Mart talks: public or not? Legislators: Hybrid vehicles could be future of transport Jefferson plant to begin ethanol production Wind farm tour fails to satisfy Calumet County residents November 6, 2007 Can we clean our lakes? Richfield residents vote to become village Madison Garver Feed Mill redevelopment plans on hold November 5, 2007 In Portland, Cultivating a Culture of Two Wheels Cleanup is first step in redeveloping east side plant site in Madison Dane County housing market slumping November 4, 2007 S. 27th St. shops in Milwaukee fear DOT plan November 3, 2007 Time to plug the drain? November 2, 2007 Wal-Mart, version 2.0 State experts look at variety of energy-saving alternatives No Pabst Farms freeway ramps till mall ramps up Agreement Will Boost Rail Traffic Video hurts Great Lakes 'drain hole' theory November 1, 2007 Madison home gets a $1000,000 green makeover 'it's The Right Thing To Do' Clearcutting along Milwaukee River denounced October 30, 2007 Editorial: Say No To ATV's In State Forest Sprawl corners area farmers We Energies proposes new wind power farm 227,000-square-foot Monona Wal-Mart one of country's biggest Grand Rapids Town Board tries to curb future annexations Green Bay sewerage district to annex De Pere district Seventh Street in Sheboygan going two-way Burke sells water utility to Madison October 29, 2007 Group pushes sales tax as possible transit solution for KRM Ashland Council to decide on Oredock proposal Road work tying up travel to Chicago Lawmakers agree to move Mars Cheese Castle sign October 28, 2007 Editorial: Pabst Farms, what's the rush? How smart is your growth? Sheboygan area drivers prepare to navigate new roundabouts Menomonie Tower Ridge residents object to senior housing October 27, 2007 Door County looking for its brand FLW water dome wows 'em October 26, 2007 Rails lead to the vision thing Soft housing market impacts Pabst Farms Development ready to take off in Mt. Pleasant Former Schwinn shop produces custom bikes ATVs - entertainment vs. greed October 25, 2007 Climate Change in Milwaukee? Americans prefer to spend more on mass transit and highway maintenance, less on new roads October 24, 2007 Neighbors' blood boils over proposed high rise on Old University in Madison (Note: 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is incorrectly stated as supporting the project referenced in this article. We have not taken a position on the high-rise proposal) Franklin environmental panel fights dissolution Ethanol fuels corn demand October 23, 2007 Sale of Milwaukee County park property urged Mayor, legislator get message: Add Rib Mountain bus route October 18, 2007 Energy forum looks at climate change Neenah embraces ecological principles Kohl's looks to sky for power Town of Grand Rapids weighs annexation October 17, 2007 Wal-Mart files for Sturgeon Bay annexation Ocober 16, 2007 Bill Berry: Wise land use planning must stop yielding to cars Editorial: Get serious about the Great Lakes, OK water compact October 15, 2007 Pabst Farms harvests dismay (Whitney Gould) Tourist attractions in Central Wisconsin go green $12.4M cleans city's lakes (too bad they're not ours) October 14, 2007 A land divided Hidden gem: Eau Claire aims to reclaim riverfront Local tourism goes green New way to get around Sauk County may be coming A city manager's career of controversy New name, big plans at Portage Woollyn Mill; condos, stores proposed Ashwaubenon Boardwalk emerges despite disputes and lawsuits Wisconsin Dells RiverWalk heads east and west Editorial: Keep the No. 9 bus October 13, 2007 The pest of the West October 12, 2007 Prairie du Chien mansion is almost restored Wisconsin Environment urges support for Clean Water legislation October, 11, 2007 Waukesha County panel votes to stop bus line Editorial: Hands off our H2O Milwaukee County Committee rejects some Walker bus cuts Wind turbine plant planned by Hendricks October 9, 2007 Old shop gets a green facelift October 8, 2007 Dangers of Autobesity (Opinion Piece by Steve Hiniker in MJS) Historic Bayfield structure takes on new life Editorial: Keep talking about regional transit 25-cent bus zone fares may return to Milwaukee and Waukesha County October 7, 2007 Buildings speak, but not always as creators hoped Cycling gains ground in NYC October 6, 2007 Public speaks out on wind energy Roads traveled: State's now a green giant in ecotourism Businesses seize green initiative Making a difference: How you can help Science 101: Understanding global warming La Crosse transit center to become a reality October 5, 2007 General Growth confirms exit from Pabst Farms Is Pabst Farms a city unto itself? New parkland purchase preserves Six Mile Creek area Editorial: Seize chances to spur growth For some, Rideshare is the only way to go October 4, 2007 Pabst Farms interchange less certain Big box stores might be Pabst Farms' future Pabst Farms seeks new retail developer Pabst Farms Mall May lose Builder GGP has a Different Vision For Retail Farmland lost: 30,000 acres/year Waukesha waits for state help on bypass October 3, 2007 Cudahy proposes streetcar system RTA listening sessions start tonight Going public on wind energy October 2, 2007 State pressing for cleanup of Fox River October 1, 2007 1000 Friends Questions Pabst Farms Mall Interchange Transit to Pabst Farms Questioned Pabst Farm Mall Interchange Needs Environmental Study Sun Prairie felt 'slap in the face' over light rail Milwaukee County transit talks appear finished UW Extension again cut from Walker budget Johnson Foundation goes solar September 30, 2007 Great Lakes communities put on pressure to restore natural resource Green approval can be incentive but shouldn't be the only reward September 29, 2007 Filling the gaps: Private parks funds pick up where county leaves off Questions are blowin' in the wind September 25, 2007 Kaukauna becomes friendlier to bicyclists September 24, 2007 The Road to Sprawlville (Columnist Jim Rowen) Oshkosh and the Town of Vinland continue to work on boundary agreements Town of Holland landfill looking good for PCB disposal H.H. Bennett goes missing Luxury housing market booms in Dane County with million-dollar mansions Top 20 biggest houses in Dane County Small-home owner enjoys being out of place September 23, 2007 Racine wants a new WI Highway 32 Contractor makes green look good Coulee Region faces of green living Local leaders weigh in with their reactions to Stora Enso's sale September 22, 2007 3 ideas for Madison Garver Mill site DNR rules making waves Home rehabilitators to get a new resource at Waukesha ReStore Sturgeon Bay still won’t join Door County tourism zone Sheboygan pedestrian bridge proposal takes shape Alderman splashes art idea to Plan Commission September 21, 2007 Busy traffic, children create danger zones outside schools Pull the DNR zipper, out pops Jack the Ripper September 20, 2007 Manitowoc Supervisors alter wind tower ordinance Lack of Compact Stalls Water Flow to the Suburbs Racine area business execs tell Assembly speaker to fund KRM September 19, 2007 Bayfield County starts comprehensive plan efforts Pioneer's house gets help SWAT team trains in historic buildings Sparta city council turns down referendum on ethanol plant Dane County and Madison environmental report card mixed September 18, 2007 Construction of Minoqua Wal-Mart SuperCenter speeding along America is ... stuck in traffic September 17, 2007 DOT: Bridges, inspections have improved since 2001 audit Walker wants Milwaukee County bus fare boosted to $2 September 16, 2007 Editorial: Failure is not an option Threat seen to Ice Age Trail Salvager looks to past and city's future FEMA proposed flood plain maps cause concern in area Obstructive buildings a sore sight for eyes September 15, 2007 Look Ma, no gasoline! 'Locally grown' takes center stage Floods soaked town, U.S. left it high and dry September 14, 2007 Let pact protect Great Lakes 3,300 apply for disaster assistance in 14 counties New visions emerge for MacArthur Square September, 12, 2007 Committee backs seeking funds for bus bike racks September 11, 2007 Great Lakes compact hits snag in state Big trucks might be accenting road stress Mike Ivey: On housing slump, the worst is yet to come September 10, 2007 Foreclosures climbing September 9, 2007 Colnik brought flowing artistry to city's ironwork September 8, 2007 Milwaukee area transit plans face stops and starts September 7, 2007 Commuters express concern for route in danger of cut Rollin' by the river September 6, 2007 Focus on Milwaukee 25 years of weaving into fabric of Milwaukee Everyone Has A Role In Reducing Flood Risk September 5, 2007 Madison City Council Backs RTA Urban Solutions will buy Royster Clark site in Madison Milwaukee County Historical Center transforms City of Milwaukee to fund part of office building repairs Benefits of cleaning Great Lakes cited Preserving Holland Sand Prairie a collaborative effort The Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River to raise funds for easements Plover looks to bolster Crossroads development Looking toward Sister Bay’s future It's in with the old, out with the new for De Pere bridge September 4, 2007 Red Pine alumnae save historic camp from development Oshkosh to find out how good its First Impression is September 3, 2007 Kenosha County Smart Growth panel weighs in Freeway deal struck for Pabst Farms mall Always low prices' end up costing dearly Green Bay church to fight city hall over rejection of shelter New home construction stalls in Fox Valley September 2, 2007 Area landslides raise questions about bluff development Honoring ancestry, landscape Seeking best of new, old worlds (Jefferson) Examining Eighth Street (Sheboygan) August 31, 2007 Goal is to get students walking, bicycling Recovery 2.0: The FEMA phase Pipelines in Wisconsin draw oil and controversy Column: Everyone has a role in reducing flood risk August 30, 2007 Barrett fights to save bus route Opponents seek advisory referendum on Sparta ethanol plant City OKs exemption for possible Walgreens development Madison Mayor wants new central library Wal-Mart Supercenter coming to Waukesha De Pere asks: What follows old bridge? August 29, 2007 Door County needs to define when enough’s enough In wake of bridge failure, truck-weight debate intensifies Dave Zweifel: After floods, Soldiers Grove worth emulating Developers' thirst spurs Lannon's water plans Vernon County flood control dams handle twice their designed capacity Editorial: State can do more for rural intersections Ag Bankers Survey: Wisconsin Farmland Values Still Climbing Editorial: Time to get educated on U.S. Highway 41 overhaul August 28, 2007 ‘Buy Local' will boost economy Lake level to keep falling Milwaukee has 8th-highest poverty rate of large U.S. cities Stoughton co-op hopes to open by November Editorial: Time to get moving August 27, 2007 A home by their own two hands Residential development planned for hog farm site in town of Onalaska Public transit control, funding still unsettled (Milwaukee County) Housing development to begin outside city (Janesville) Area gets disaster declaration State audit: Wal-Mart owes $17.7 million in back taxes August 26, 2007 Downtown Racine welcomes its newest ‘anchor,’ State and Main Editorial: Transportation work in Sheboygan County can serve rest of the nation Misbegotten design proliferated in city of '60s Rethinking how, where to rebuild Are these structures worth saving? August 25, 2007 Big box ordinance still a work in progress (Sturgeon Bay) How cars can put you on bus August 24, 2007 Quality of life decline seen from survey responses (Racine County) Sheboygan Town Hall may be latest casualty of contentious future roundabout Transportation program for low-income families donates first vehicle in Brown County Milwaukee Amtrak project on track August 23, 2007 Downtown redevelopment plan in Jefferson gets mixed reviews Town of Rice Lake sues Barron County over zoning Preliminary water-use blueprint released Former Vernon County conservationist describes efforts to do land planning 500-home development in Columbus nears reality August 22, 2007 Editorial: No time to tinker with Wisconsin's Comprehensive Planning Program Lisbon drives for village status Sauk County Board rejects Honey Creek PDR proposal August 20, 2007 Regional transit control backed New land uses mean change for rural roads Dane County Board right on the Regional Transit Authority Frank and fish Up to a foot of rain washes out roads, bridges, homes Wisconsin, Minnesota governors declare disaster areas Flood damage exceeds $21 million August 19, 2007 Urban-growth plan fails to find footing in Milwaukee Kudos to Milwaukee for insisting on a better Walgreens Budget item would ease Comprehensive Planning law Green thinking takes root Rural intersections claim most lives Experimental rubber pavement goes down this week on Outagamie County road Towns face development pressure as farmlands disappear (Omro) Working Bikes up and rolling in Kenosha August 18, 2007 Construction crews are busy in Dane County Too many ethanol plants? Opinion: With tracks clear, it's time to move forward Wal-Mart awaits city decision (Sturgeon Bay) August 17,2007 Dane County Board backs creation of Regional Transit Authority Dane County RTA approval called 'an important step' Revamp plans aired for Stoughton Road area, revitalization (Madison) Column: No Madison stop for Twin Cities train August 16, 2007 Neighbors await Urban Ecology Center (Milwaukee) Editorial: Just plug the hole Dane County Board gets revised rail plan Hundreds attend DNR public meeting on proposed shoreland rule changes (Oshkosh) August 15, 2007 A Great Lakes water war? It’s possible Column: Neighborhood quality of life trumps trolley Stoughton council votes against RTA August 14, 2007 Rain too late to help some farmers in state Dane County leads state population growth Alders' disdain helped doom trolley plan (Madison) Great Lakes losing water quickly Brown County ranks third in state for fastest growth Cudahy reaches deal on defunct project August 13, 2007 Population grows by 283,285, state says Mayor abandons streetcar proposal (Madison) Train and twang attract a gang (Madison) ‘Green' cars seek go-ahead for area streets (Janesville) August 12, 2007 State-regulated dams often miss required 10-year inspections Transit talks to proceed cautiously (Milwaukee) Column: Bad transportation policy, at a price Dane County hit by housing slump Stewart Lake gets a radical fix (Blue Mounds) The Town of Dellona may eliminate public comments August 11, 2007 Aldermen vote no to big box cap size (Sturgeon Bay) Reduced, recycled, reused for roads (Madison) Pre-buy site a big boost for farmers' markets (Madison) SC Johnson Research Tower still closed to public (Racine) August 10, 2007 Hwy. 51 study suggests larger intersections, new town roads (Minocqua) Column: Don't make rail the bridge collapse scapegoat Report from the anti-planning front (Newbold) August 9, 2007 Editorial: Transit; Look at revenue, too (Milwaukee) Wisconsin inspections meant to reassure public after bridge collapse Outagamie County, like state, aging and diversifying August 8, 2007 Council mulls big box restrictions (Sturgeon Bay) Lake lot proposals doused (Pewaukee) Door County will revise wind ordinance Editorial: Do we have will to pay heavy toll for bridge upkeep? Regional control of buses on the table (Milwaukee) Hispanics, Asians moving to suburbs Vernon County gives all-clear for hog farm Doyle orders sensors installed on state bridges August 7, 2007 Editorial: Exurban sprawl adds to infrastructure costs (Tomah) August 6, 2007 As lakes dry up, concern swells State gives 12 bridges in Fox Valley low marks Terms for bridge ratings need update, state expert says August 5, 2007 State farmers cash in on organic produce trend Exhibit celebrates elegance, wit of Eschweiler (Milwaukee) Bus plan meets protests (Milwaukee) August 4, 2007 State bridges rank fourth best in nation Rowen: Lake Superior woes hold lessons for other waters Lines drawn on Clay Banks wind energy (Door County) August 3, 2007 Marcus Center solicits proposals for mixed-use development (Milwaukee) It’s getting easier to be green Editorial: Fix Wisconsin's bridges Bridge repairs could cost Wisconsin over $2 billion Plan would trim counties from 72 to 18 August 2, 2007 How safe are our bridges? (Statewide) July 31, 2007 Amish buggies in peril on roads (Lafayette County) Vernon County may restrict farms July 30, 2007 Renewed conservation fund to buy new county park lands (Dane County) Wright architecture program on right track (Spring Green) July 29, 2007 We should care about good design (Whitney Gould) Plan for ammo plant opposed (Baraboo) July 28, 2007 Opinion: Lake Michigan option is best for Waukesha Bypass focus of meeting (Beloit) July 27,2007 Thoroughly Modern Whitney Gould Starting on sustainability: City-county panel begins working on plans to go green (La Crosse) Group calls for county sign ordinance (La Crosse) July 26,2007 Rail funds plan disputed (Milwaukee) Voters on side of preservation (Green Bay) Worst intersections in Madison? Editorial: Don't short-circuit power line plan (Madison) July 25, 2007 Gorham and Johnson 2 way streets again? (Madison) Pedestrians get help crossing busy streets (Madison) July 24, 2007 Proposed shoreland changes meet fierce opposition (Vilas County) Good land use needed as big farms high on hog (Stevens Point) July 23, 2007 Bike track spurs cycle of nostalgia (Kenosha) Opinion: Use value assessment of farmland working Polish Public TV films documentary in Dells DNR to toughen shore rules (Wausau) Thoughts on roundabout go round and round (De Pere) July 22, 2007 As corn prices rise, so may farms' taxes Plan ends routes, raises fares (Milwaukee) Column: Billboard tarnishes a gem (Milwaukee) Town mixed on makover (Aurora, N.Y.) Is growth costing Milton its 'small-town atmosphere'? July 21, 2007 Rebirth of Old World 3rd St. (Milwaukee) Paying the bill for development (Germantown) Monona Terrace marks 10 years as city landmark (Madison) July 20, 2007 Urban transit system would be boost for Milwaukee Should downtown Minocqua become a pedestrian mall? Racine and Kenosha counties attracting major developments Developers try to recycle demolition debris (Milwaukee) July 19, 2007 New Berlin's Water Woes May Not Be Over Our city, our lakes (Madison) July 18, 2007 Wal-Mart makes its pitch (Sturgeon Bay) Barrett explores bypassing county on transit plans (Milwaukee) Re-born: 1920s ‘Flats' home to have new future (Beloit) Plan would spruce up riverfront (Chippewa Falls) July 17, 2007 Column: Is boring Downtown city's fate? (Madison) Mayor: Beware of big metal boxes (Madison) July 16, 2007 Is Smart Growth being dumbed down? (Milwaukee) Editorial: Transit roadblock ahead (Milwaukee) Editorial: A watertight decision (Milwaukee) Editorial: Happy birthday to a grand vision (Madison) Middleton best place to live New roundabouts 'round the corner (Madison) July 15, 2007 For towers, good design is high priority (Milwaukee) July 14, 2007 Eminent domain's use for developments argued again (Washington) Efforts to save energy lose spark (Milwaukee) Deerfield man cycling across America July 13, 2007 No transition on mass transit (Milwaukee) Column: Baldwin wins duel with railroads (Madison) Mercury, PCBs down in area, but advisories remain on some lakes (Ashland) July 12, 2007 Young planners present ideas (Madison) Goldmann's Is Closing Its Doors (Milwaukee) Madison's Central Park: Figment of imagination? Village master plan leaves many hungry for details (Elm Grove) Column: Some ways to give Door County space for more development Park-and-ride now open; more planned (Brown County) Groups organize against summer traffic study (La Crosse) 'Back to the City Conference' (Milwaukee) July 11, 2007 Popular or not, city officials have a decision to make (Sturgeon Bay) Editorial: Keep door open for biofuel plants (Madison) Column: North Woods facing unique set of issues (Stevens Point) Waterfront OK’d, Convention Center plans back to table (Oshkosh) KRM rail plan does not make Republican budget (Racine) Gas prices soar (Madison) Work begins to raze Valley Fair Mall (Appleton) Gas prices at near record highs (Milwaukee) July 10, 2007 How skywalks would ruin Milwaukee (Milwaukee) Sun Prairie takes a stand against proposed RTA (pdf) Regent-Monroe plan still stalled (Madison) 'Editorial: "Impervious" could become a new dirty word (Minoqua) High gas prices, stylish rides are driving scooter sales (Appleton) Volunteers make Midwest special place to live (Eau Claire) Todd Drive renewal advances (Madison) July 9, 2007 Column: Commuter rail and red herrings (Madison) Editorial: One thing at a time (Milwaukee) Pedestrian flags pull disappearing act (Madison) July 8, 2007 Volunteer spirit is thriving in area (Milwaukee) July 7, 2007 Badger State Trail link "a beautiful addition" (Madison) July 6, 2007 Wisconsin must invest in renewable energy (Milwaukee) Column: Sprawlville for the rich is Waukesha County's future (Madison) Column: Kids, traffic a combustible combo (Madison) ATVs banned on town land in Plum Lake (Wausau) July 5, 2007 Free parking -- or not (Madison) Editorial: We already have a human-powered circulator (Milwaukee) Regional transit good for business (Madison) County "green print" in works (Milwaukee) July 3, 2007 Cudahy will take Milwaukee leaders on mass transit mission (Milwaukee) Wisconsin must invest more in transportation (Madison) June 28, 2007 The past is priceless (SE) Biomass, fuel of the future (IST) County tax would fund proposed train (WSJ) June 27, 2007 Keep transit plan on regional track (WSJ) Regional transit authority proposed (CT) June 26, 2007 State to add 10,000 acres to far-flung natural areas (MJS) Bus funds divide counties (MJS) Commuter rail on track in Senate budget bill (RJT) June 25, 2007 Farm's new juice isn't moo (MJS) Trempealeau refuge invites comment on comprehensive plan (LaxT) June 24, 2007 Land purchase to protect shore (MJS) Saving a barn (WSJ) June 23, 2007 Geographer maps terrain of the soul (MJS) June 22, 2007 Regional transit unit considered (WSJ) June 21, 2007 Is Big Business Buying Out the Environmental Movement? (SE) DNR Seeks Air Pollution Breaks for Businesses (SE) Taking back Wingra Creek (TCT) Madison to get federal 'solar city' grant (TCT) June 20, 2007 What wildness means (MJS) June 19, 2007 City's secret is out (ECLT) East Wash corridor plan again delayed (TCT) June 18, 2007 Front-end scrutiny (MJS) June 17, 2007 Awash with sun, new state park is urban island oasis (MJS) Door County village takes the plunge (MJS) June 15, 2007 Tribes map out plans for land stewardship (GBPG) Feds want details on rail line (WSJ) June 14, 2007 Waukesha Seeks Water by Force or Consent (SE) How many boats are too many? (IST) June 12, 2007 No car? It's hard to get there from here (CT) June 11, 2007 LEED-ing by example (WSJ) TRANSIT Opinions (MJS) Attention east siders: A parking lot is not open space worth preserving (MJS) June 9, 2007 24-hour event gives back (WSJ) June 7, 2007 Hybrid cars big sellers in Madison area (WSJ) It's textbook simple: Growth adds demands (MJS) Task force told state’s global warming impact (DR) Study of buses, terminal favored (MJS) June 6, 2007 Calif. sees sprawl as warming culprit (USAT) Rising gas prices fuel change (WSJ) Conservation zones endorsed (CT) A regional transportation plan important to growth, economy (CRBJ) Oregon putting brakes on development (WSJ) June 5, 2007 Editorial: Rail essential to system (MJS) June 4, 2007 Editorial: Derailed by politics (MJS) Darling, Stone help kill county transit rescue plan (SHNA) Climate hits state hard (WDH) June 1, 2007 Lawmakers push Highway 51 project (WSJ) Fueling the ire (WSJ) Keeping it natural (MJS) Oil profits tax advances (MJS) May 31, 2007 Get ready for gasoline's ripple effect (WDH) Oil tax, registration fee hike advance (MJS) Biking paradise : La Crosse nabs distinction from national organization (LCT) May 30, 2007 Real plan needed (MJS) May 29, 2007 Electronic Highway (MJS - 1000 Friends release of new Public Transportation Guide) Big Oil pays little state income tax (MJS) New ozone status sought (MJS) Pothole city (SHNA) Drivers cut back — a 1st in 26 years (USAT) May 25, 2007 Community vehicle service is zooming in popularity (CT) Middleton-Sun Prairie rail route backed (CT) State can lead the nation by approving climate act (CT) Walker bus plan gets mixed response (MJS) Red, white and through the roof (MJS) May 24, 2007 Dueling express bus plans (MJS) Running on empty (MJS) Regional transit authorities backed (DR) May 23, 2007 Oil tax seen as raising gas 7 cents (MJS) Jefferson County races to preserve farmland (MJS) Midwest has top gas prices: La Crosse lowest in state (LCT) May 22, 2007 City of Milwaukee moves to expand KRM commuter line northward (RJT) May 21, 2007 Gas prices: Worse than '81 oil shock (CNN) $3.40 gas or not, big vehicles roll (MJS) Commuter rail project may get north side leg (MJS) Reducing emissions (MJS) County Board puts brakes on SEWRPC transportation plan (SHNA) Transit issues, not heights, key to East Wash vitality (CT) "Peak oil" will force changes (CT) If we weren't so dependent on it, gas wouldn't cost so much (WSJ) May 17, 2007 A train ahead (WSJ) Future of farming a bull of a subject (CT) May 16, 2007 Pinched at the pump (CT) Farm future affects urban economy, too (CT) City vehicles to idle less under new law (CT) A peek at the future of farming (MJS) May 15, 2007 'New car diet' hailed to save gas, environment (CT) Gas prices rise to records in city, state(WSJ) May 14, 2007 Bike commuters avoid hassles (WSJ) Verona Road bottleneck blues(CT) City, town of Verona consider merging (WSJ) Hotel could replace condos (WSJ) Act on KRM now (MJS) Patience is a virtue, even in downtown Milwaukee (MJS) Unnatural boundaries (MJS) Biofuels could revive state's agriculture industry, lawmaker says (MJS) Alderman seeks to extend KRM line through Milwaukee (SHNA) May 10, 2007 Greed feeds latest gas price spike (ECLT) Local utility touts plug-in hybrids (CT) Gas figures into bus deal (MJS) May 9, 2007 Big Oil has handy excuse for high prices (WDH) Urban and commuter rail not either-or choice (CT) May 8, 2007 Long-term conservation the real answer to gas prices (APC) Gas Price Cartoon (MJS) May 7, 2007 Freeway expansion endorsed (SHNA) State native key in cutting Calif. emissions(CT) What's next for Westgate? (CT) Power line may be delayed (WSJ) May 4, 2007 Cost of gasoline likely to stay high (WSJ) Average state gas price tops $3 (WSJ) May 3, 2007 Developer to retool proposal (MJS) Doyle OKs commission for quality, planning issues (CT) A time for teamwork (MJS) Green landfill border proposed (MJS) May 2, 2007 Commuter rail options go public Thursday (CT) Corporate tax dodge gets readers riled up (CT) Giving up keys with age smart, but also troubling (CT) Arboretum cohousing moves forward (CT) Smart future: Tiny European economy car is being introduced (WSJ) UW is finalist for biofuel grant (WSJ) Waste Management revises plans for landfill expansion (MJS) May 1, 2007 'Rural renaissance' urged (CT) Hill Farms redesign progresses (CT) Building impatience (MJS) Future of land in jeopardy (SPJ) Heat, Streets and Leadership (DR) April 30, 2007 Fuel-Efficient Cars Dent States' Road Budgets (WaSJ) Californians Driving toward Global Warming: The Solution? Smarter Land Use. (WC) Delays on Beltline begin (WSJ) Fewer homes to take hit in I-94 project (MJS) April 29, 2007 Keep train proposal on track (WSJ) April 27, 2007 Predicted gas price cut stalls (WSJ) Caution needed before teeing up TIFs on fairways for development (ON) April 26, 2007 Cost of commuter rail presented (WSJ) Rail proposal rounds bend, heads to feds (CT) Watch out: Here comes $4 gasoline (CNN) Breaking old ground: Sequoya Commons provides development lessons (CT) Policies to preserve farmland fall short (CT) Bloomberg Draws a Blueprint for a Greener City (NYT) April 25, 2007 Consultants: Trolley Tolls Downtown Development Dollars (C3000) Consultant: Trolleys could generate big bucks for city (CT) City grapples with trolley referendum (CT) Impact of streetcars expected to be slow (WSJ) Mayor, county vie over rail system issue (CT) Sequoya Commons building begins (WSJ) High rise hotel: 12-story 'boutique'-style in works for Hilldale (CT) Emission control support rising (WSJ) Oil tax to raise costs, study says (WSJ) April 24, 2007 Rail, streetcar plans compete for support (WSJ) Berlin Wal-Mart moves ahead (WSJ) Corporate subsidies that feed sprawl (ST) The low tax leader, every day (CT) The Ethanol Hoax (TN) April 23, 2007 Do you know your carbon footprint? (MJS) Gaylord Nelson's legacy lives (MJS) Ramping up: Parking in Madison is again undergoing a transformation (WSJ) April 21, 2007 Global warming: Take it personally (WSJ) Stewardship fund: It preserves land, values (WSJ) Combat climate change with natural advantages (CT) April 20, 2007 Amtrak, state look to adding train runs (MJS) Beyond corn: State's power future in prairie grass, cow manure (CT) Creating the 'biobelt' (WSJ) April 19, 2007 Lawmakers say interchange upgrade not imminent (APC) Tourists travel green across Wisconsin (WSJ) April 17, 2007 Transit group's lobbying attacked (MJS) April 13, 2007 City Bikes (WPWG) April 12, 2007 Passing the buck on fuel economy (CNN) Scuttle the shuttle? City's parking ramp buses a failure so far (CT) April 11, 2007 Highway 51 revisited (WSJ) Power line decision delayed (WSJ) Millions face hunger from climate change (MJS) April 10, 2007 Mayor and state agree on Verona Road interchange (WSJ) Monroe St. project OK'd: Mixed use development to include 45 condos (CT) Jim Goodman: Long-distance travel is a nightmare (CT) April 9, 2007 Growth in store: If you thought Wal-Mart was through expanding in state, well ... (WJS - 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is quoted) Stopping Global Climate Change (WO) April 7, 2007 Doyle creates office to promote renewable fuel (WSJ) April 6, 2007 Doyle touts biofuels, renewables (CT) April 4, 2007 Planners taking a new look at north-south road (LCT) Linking Social Equity and Smart Growth (WC) On my next trip, I'm taking the train (CT) April 3, 2007 Climate ruling faults EPA (MJS) April 2, 2007 Next step for farming project is May conference (CT - by 1000 Friends' Board Member Tom Lyon) Panel: Warming will end some species (MJS) Amtrak may be rounding the bend (CT) Commuter rail hopes tied to Bush veto (CT) 18 acres added to Token Creek Conservancy (WSJ) March 30, 2007 Rail advocates push state to allow hike in car rental fees (SE) Let towns decide on farmland preservation (MJS) Milwaukee buses may cost county more (MJS) March 29, 2007 Wearin' the green and earning it, too (RJT) Panel endorses local food bill (SPJ) Let's overcome the knee jerk rail opponents (SBT) March 28, 2007 Too many still think cars mean status (MJS) March 27, 2007 Report: Taxpayers pay for roads (DR - article about 1000 Friends' report on highway and road costs shifted onto property taxpayers) Lost world climates predicted (MJS) March 26, 2007 Roads, highways cost Milwaukee County property taxpayers $180 million a year (SHNA) Vote for preservation (MJS) A change in climate: Global warming in Wisconsin (MJS) Towns seeing boost from trolley systems (PJS) Vos: Referendums needed before I'll support commuter rail (RJT) District 11 race hinges on development (CT) Milwaukee can learn from Madison's park plan (MJS) Bill aims to strengthen town lines (MJS) March 24, 2007 Beltline power line worries DOT (WSJ) March 23, 2007 Biodiesel for school buses (WSJ) Main Street deserves state plan (ON) March 22, 2007 Cooperation is needed to end feud (MJS - 1000 Friends Opinion Piece) Supervisors delay study of bus terminal (MJS) City's population going south (MJS) March 21, 2007 Union Corners east side redevelopment gets final OK (CT) March 20, 2007 Countless reasons to invest in rail service (WSJ - 1000 Friends Letter to Editor) Transportation costs are hidden in Doyle budget (SBT) State can be at forefront of reducing greenhouse gases (APC) March 19, 2007 State paying more to buy, protect land (WSJ) March 18, 2007 Time for tolls? Why I like toll roads (WSJ) March 16, 2007 Powerhouse park panel picked (CT) March 15, 2007 Passenger rail needs other improvements (WSJ) County OKs land-rights panel (DJCU) Climate requires aggressive action (CT) March 14, 2007 Public can provide input on Hill Farms (WSJ - 1000 Friends is quoted) Mayor has 'great park' in mind (CT) State proposes development at Hill Farms site (CT) Tenney-Lapham group backs increase in density as part of balanced growth (CT) March 12, 2007 Federal highway funds face huge shortfalls (SHNA) Grassroots greens: Area citizens work locally to try to solve global problems (WDN - 1000 Friends is quoted) La Crosse adopts plan in effort to be eco-friendly (LCT) March 11, 2007 Time is now for intercity rail (WSJ) March 10, 2007 Put more energy into green power (WSJ) March 9, 2007 Mayor talks up streetcars (MJS) Prevention magazine names Madison No. 1 city for walkers (CT) Deal near on ammo plant land in Sauk County (CT) March 8, 2007 Transit proposal will be studied (MJS) March 7, 2007 No Vehicle Left Behind (MJS) Is Amtrak service in Watertown's future? (WDT) March 6, 2007 East Wash: How tall is too tall? (CT) MGE to hike wind power (WSJ) Transit plan would drop emission tests (MJS) Madison's latest No. 1 is a cakewalk (WSJ) March 5, 2007 Highway noise drowns out neighbors' solution (CT) Officials trying to get ahead of development march (MJS) County Board opposes KRM funding plan (SHNA) Big lots hurt farming more than sprawl, land-savers say (MJS) March 2, 2007 Madison could again get passenger train service (WSJ) February 27, 2007 City takes ecology a step further (CT) No easy fix for County M traffic (CT) A response that does nothing to save transit (MJS) Respond to global warming (WSJ) February 26, 2007 Doyle's re-election made a 'green' budget possible (CT) So much money, so little agreement (MJS) Milwaukee-area transit (MJS) Transit Cartoon (MJS) WisDOT eyes park land, parkway for freeway construction (SHNA) Rescuing Wisconsin's paradise from peril (MJS) Once gone, Wisconsin's natural areas cannot be replaced (MJS) Petri: Work on Hwy. 23 must begin by 2009 (SP) Records spur questions in report's delay (MJS) February 23, 2007 Coal plants still an issue for state (WSJ) Apartments, stores planned in $3.5 million development (WSJ) February 21, 2007 Streetcars hurt poor, Walker argues (MJS) Editorial: More people in cars? (MJS) Corn Farms Replace New York Lofts as Hottest Property (BB) Use of ethanol promises to shake world agriculture (AJC) Demand for ethanol pushes price up 4.2% (DMR) February 20, 2007 Barrett, Walker get push on transit (MJS) Break the impasse (MJS) Continue stewardship commitment (WSJ) Our working lands need protection too(CT) Doyle still waiting for 'consensus' on commuter rail (RJT) Monona condo project advances (WSJ) February 19, 2007 Stewardship Fund helps state, and its businesses (MJS) A system in jeopardy (MJS) Barrett advocates streetcars making downtown loop (MJS) Doyle administration opposed local transit funding plans (SHNA) Doyle invests in more state land (BH) U.S. needs to invest in clean energy (CT) We must address climate change (MJS) February 16, 2007 Spiraling Milwaukee County Transit System (MJS - Cartoon) Group wants greenhouse gas emission limits (WSJ) Oil spill tainted water table (MJS) February 15, 2007 Doyle seeks authorization for freeway expansion (MJS) Doyle seeks land funds (MJS) Bill calls for 25% emissions cut (CT) TIF incentives spur economy (WDH) February 14, 2007 Pabst Farms' impact on key water supply, recharge area studied (MJS) Sun Prairie plan change raises ire (CT) Financial trouble could ravage bus service (MJS) Doyle seeks tax, fee boosts (MJS) February 13, 2007 On growth, it's all relative (CT) February 12, 2007 Council, in rebuke to Barrett, rejects KRM-only funding (SHNA) Our insatiable appetite for coal (MJS) State's greenhouse gas emissions soar (CT) Doyle wants tax on oil companies (MJS) It's real. It's here. It's time to tackle this problem (MJS) February 9, 2007 Train trip shows town's wrong turn (CT) February 8, 2007 Council's right on referendum (CT) Supervisor wants county to get eco friendly (BVN) If a pedestrian crosses, STOP (WSJ) Commuter rail would have 'substantial' economic impact (RJT) February 7, 2007 Council off hook on trolley ballot (CT) Streetcar critics should think of pool (CT) Wal-Mart expansion must be a lot smarter (CT) Vanishing croplands (MJS) Council nixes April vote on streetcars (WSJ) February 6, 2007 April trolley vote unneeded (CT) February 5, 2007 Fund it; regionalize it (MJS) Bands of iron (MJS) February 4, 2007 Trolley debate not about transportation (WSJ) February 3, 2007 Let's not rush to judgment on region's transit options (Madison Streetcar Coalition, including 1000 Friends, Op-Ed in CT) Trolley advisory may be on ballot (WSJ) February 2, 2007 Metro and its opportunities (CT) February 1, 2007 Governor on-board for $13 rental tax (MJS) Transit funding plan was doomed, Barrett team says (SHNA) January 31, 2007 $13 rental car tax sought (MJS) Rental cars, not sales tax, to pay for commuter rail (TRR) January 30, 2007 Looking for alternatives (MJS) January 29, 2007 Losing land, opportunity (MJS - 1000 Friends is quoted) Doyle to set global warming task force (CT) Barrett backs sales tax increase for transit, commuter rail (SHNA) January 26, 2007 Mayor to propose referendum on streetcars (WSJ) Streetcars to Roll in Downtown Grand Rapids (GLBNS) January 25, 2007 Mayor proposes referendum on streetcars (CT) Push for land buy vote creates stir Conservatives hit for referendum idea (CT) January 24, 2007 State aims to go beyond Bush plans (MJS) January 23, 2007 Warming to reality: 'Smoking gun' said to be in international climate report (CT) Study: Metro Is Efficient System (WSJ) January 22, 2007 Streetcar 'facts' need to be debunked (CT) January 16, 2007 Cities rediscover allure of streetcars (USAT) Leaders, residents must recognize need for taxes (MJS) January 15, 2007 Portland data show streetcar success doesn't hurt buses(CT) Amtrak line sets rider record (CT) Criticism of Portland's streetcars unfair, off the mark (CT) Time to think outside the bus (WSJ) January 11, 2007 City gives 'greenlight' to redeveloping area (MJS) January 10, 2007 Transit authority shelves regional sales tax plan (MJS) City rethinks TIF districts (MJS) January 9, 2007 New funding for transit (MJS) Transit backers try a new tack (MJS) Group reduces tax impact of development rights plan (MJS) January 8, 2007 ‘Smart Growth’ oversight panel planned (DCA) January 3, 2007 Parts of Portland streetcar system worth emulating here (CT) January 1, 2007 Streetcars are not an extravagance (CT) December 28, 2006 Wheels on highway bulldozers keep going 'round and 'round (MJS) December 27, 2006 Warkentin: Streetcars worked in Portland (WSJ) December 25, 2006 Make road fund more cost-effective (WSJ) Editorial: Preserving the disappearing Wisconsin farm (MJS) December 24, 2006 Mass transit choices benefit everyone (WSJ - Letters on Streetcars) December 22, 2006 Editorial: Want it? Gotta pay for it (MJS) Biodiesel plant planned for Butler (MJS) December 21, 2006 Sales tax proposed for train line (MJS) A chance to link communities (MJS) December 19, 2006 Streetcars get forum in Madison (DR - 1000 Friends' Steve Hiniker is quoted) Mike Ivey: Trolley backers need new $$ pitch (CT) State aims to upgrade U.S. 41 to interstate (GBPG) State refuses to release WisDOT budget records (SHNA) December 18, 2006 Streetcars are right choice for Madison (WSJ - Op-ed by Steve Hiniker, 1000 Friends Exec. Dir.) December 14, 2006 City of Bayfield is WI's Most Recent Eco-Municipality (ADP) Trawling for trolley tracks (CT) City streetcar route up for review (WSJ) Road taxes get sour response (MJS) December 13, 2006 Look at our hometowns and you'll want streetcars (CT) Murphy seeks veto of 30-second billboard messages (SHNA) December 11, 2006 SEWRPC study committee advances (SHNA) December 6, 2006 Whole Foods moves ahead Hilldale plan finally gets OK (CT) Use TIF to do good, report urges (CT) December 5, 2006 Bauman floats Downtown streetcar loop (OM) December 4, 2006 It's time to chart the course for Wisconsin's environment (CT - written by 1000 Friends Board President Steve Born) The dumping of billions on freeways is madness (CT) DeBruin calls for full environmental study for Zoo Interchange project (SHNA) Editorial: Fixing the highway shortfall (MJS) December 3, 2006 State formula for roads needs repairs (MNH) November 30, 2006 County panel stops developer in Arboretum (WSJ) It's clear that drivers don't need more lanes (MJS) November 29, 2006 Road work changes sought (MJS) Editorial: Rail, water issues loom (MJS) Students design new and improved walkway flag holders (CT) Stoughton City Council clears way for Wal-Mart (WSJ) Fitchburg project is built to last (WSJ) November 28, 2006 Bill Berry: Cash churns dirt, robs pols of civility (CT) November 23, 2006 Central city poorer than ever, report shows (MJS) Stronger farmland program sought (MJS) City looks at $4.5 million to save marsh (WSJ) November 22, 2006 Milwaukee 7 to make splashy Web debut (MJS) Editorial: State formula for roads needs repairs (ON) November 21, 2006 WisDOT pushes freeways over elderly assistance, transit (SHNA - 1000 Friends is quoted) November 20, 2006 Reinventing Hilldale: Reactions range widely to "Urban" mall remake (CT - 1000 Friends is quoted.) Students speak up so drivers slow down (CT) Editorial: Filling budget potholes (MJS) November 16, 2006 DOT seeks 46% boost in car fee (MJS) DOT seeks big increase in auto fees (CT) Reject fat fee hike on cars (WSJ) November 14, 2006 Sun Prairie to debate retail site (WSJ) Development doesn't match land use plan (CT) Kofi Annan: We must react quickly to climate change perils (CT) November 2, 2006 Risk, reward in Glendale's vision (MJS) State Initiatives May Use 'Property Rights' to Deregulate (NS) Poll: Measure 37 losing appeal (ERG) October 30, 2006 West Side Planning Council In The Works (CT) October 25, 2006 Holmen OKs impact fees, over LABA objections (HC) October 24, 2006 Central Park evolving: Corridor plans move forward (WSJ) October 23, 2006 The Joy of Walking (G) Affordable housing: Not just Milwaukee's problem (MJS) Neighbors may get new tool for preservation (WSJ) October 16, 2006 City officials call for full Zoo Interchange study (SHNA) State cuts cash for bike paths (WSJ) Around D.C., a Cheaper House May Cost You (WP) October 12, 2006 Preserving what sustains us (MJS) October 11, 2006 Minneapolis shows success of light rail (CT) Sun Prairie plan brings more retail (CT) Herr-Lurvey plan meets mixed reviews (KMI) October 10, 2006 Ex-governors, Gregoire urge "no" vote on I-933 (ST) Gas prices creep up, average $2.25 a gallon (MJS) October 9, 2006 Preservationists push state to fund farmland protection (MJS) October 5, 2006 Is bicycling the new golf? (MJS) October 4, 2006 Road to the Future looks to lower transportation spending (DR) October 3, 2006 Oversee, don't micromanage (MJS) October 2, 2006 City, county street budgets take hit while WisDOT dithers (SHNA) City woman gives up her car for 2 weeks during Car-Free Challenge (WSJ) September 27, 2006 Fourth Annual Car-Free Challenge (Channel 3) September 26, 2006 Editorial: Mending a neighborhood (MJS) September 25, 2006 WisDOT to skimp on environmental review for Zoo Interchange (SHNA) Bus routes remain, but fare boost sought (MJS) Legislature, DNR tangle over power (MJS) September 22, 2006 Steve Hiniker on Live at Five (Channel 3) Editorial: The important stuff first (MJS) September 21, 2006 Environmental initiative OK'd (MJS) September 20, 2006 Public transit to outskirts needed for fewer villagers on roads (CT) Army of road warriors grows (MJS) September 19, 2006 Sprawl foes mark 10th anniversary (CT) County plan group nears OK (CT) Cross Plains to review Metro plan (CT) Doyle: No decision on transit (SHNA) September 15, 2006 Doyle shifts road priority (MJS) September 14, 2006 Fitchburg Town Center embraces environment (CT) September 12, 2006 New group sees Milwaukee, Madison cooperation as key to regional growth (MJS) September 11, 2006 State sets record for road safety (WSJ) Cluster of public places transforms lakefront (MJS) September 8, 2006 State spends money like dunken sailors (WBDN) September 7, 2006 Jobs Creation Act creating havoc (DR) Metro service might reach outlying areas (WSJ) Hilldale plan gets positive response (WSJ) In Los Angeles, the Desire of Some Is Named Streetcar (LAT) September 5, 2006 Developers building apartments close to light rail (CBS4-D) February 15, 2006 When do seniors get road weary? (MJS) Ethics board gets document DOT first disavowed (MJS) State should address climate change (GBPG) Growth an issue in Marshall (CT) Middleton firm embraces green expansion (CT) February 14, 2006 Improvements are set on county's Oak Leaf Trail (MJS) Demotion hastened, state's attorney says (MJS) February 13, 2006 Preserving a UW treasure (WSJ) Water fight anything but neighborly (MJS) February 10, 2006 State officials fight; taxpayers wounded (MJS) "Green Tier" law has its critics, defenders (CT) February 9, 2006 SEWRPC committee to consider removing Milwaukee freeway widening from plan (SHNA) What's missing downtown? (MJS) February 8, 2006 Overture Center sparks a spin-off (WSJ) Driving us crazy (CT) Power line issue packs Verona town meeting (CT) February 7, 2006 Dems join to fight global warming (CT) Mayor invites Realtors for IZ compromise (CT) February 6, 2006 Transit insights from Denver (WSJ) Oil Editorial Cartoon (MJS) Building amid ramps used to serve rails (MJS) February 5, 2006 Power line study fair, helpful (WSJ) Marcus Prize-winning architect issues call for high-flying ideas (MJS) February 4, 2006 UW Bike Annex open in winter (CT) February 2, 2006 Tapping into Lake Michigan (MJS) January 31, 2006 Hiniker: Long look at proposal a better way (WSJ) Holding onto the farm - Committee wants to use state money to preserve land (MJS) Land preservation plan considered (MJS) January 30, 2006 Editorial: Forging a regional identity (MJS) State earns spot on economic honor roll (MJS) January 27, 2006 A plan to stay forever rural (MJS) Residents back regional solutions (MJS) January 26, 2006 DNR Book Outlines Wisconsin Legacy (GBPG) Legacy of our love of the land (WSJ) Lampert Smith: Can't see billboard for the trees, lawmaker says (WSJ) Income gap in state grows ever wider (CT) January 25, 2006 SWRPC Episode Shows Water Wars Tension (WO) Land deal proposed to conserve forests (MJS) January 24, 2006 Thirst in Waukesha is growing (MJS) A friendlier IZ? (CT) Petition: Bury new Waunakee power line (CT) January 23, 2006 Editorial: Paving the way with money (MJS) Road work ahead: Tackling transportation issues (MJS) 'Green' Measures Key to Earth's Future, Report Says (LAT) Inclusionary zoning not slowing construction (CT) Lobbyist money builds road to ruin (CT) Bland Manpower design is suburban, introverted (MJS) WisDOT expands I-94 highway project again (SHNA) Keeping Elderly on the Road, but Not Behind the Wheel (NYT) Randall's rural feel favored (MJS) Who pays the tab for low benefits? (MJS) January 19, 2006 City approves Wi-Fi deal (MJS) January 18, 2006 Bill takes aim at Wal-Mart (WSJ) City-town merger worth a shot (WSJ) Car Trouble? (MLUI) January 17, 2006 Developer plans Cherokee project (WSJ) Oregon approves concrete plant plan (CT) Citywide Internet access is supported (WSJ) Busalacchi might consider job as lobbyist (MJS) January 16, 2006 Cash paves way for roads (MJS) Ethical quandary, next exit (MJS) Highway work being hired out (MJS) Infrastructure Needs Outpace Spending (WBDN) Safety of rail crossings give him pause (WSJ) Wal-Mart law in Maryland boosts efforts here (CT) January 13, 2006 SUVs losing ground to car-based crossovers (WSJ) County targets transit for budget cuts (MJS) Green House Gasbags (OJ) A step closer to going wireless (MJS) January 11, 2006 Share ideas for power line that has to go somewhere (WSJ) Schools see fewer families with kids living downtown (CT) Are road, school a good mix in Oregon? (CT) Editorial: Profit and ideals can mix (MJS) January 10, 2006 Condos vs. a trailer park in Monona (WSJ) Amtrak's Olympics hopes (MJS) Union Corners plan moves forward (CT) January 9, 2006 Proposal would relax billboard spacing rules (LCT) Legislative committee gets mixed review of DNR practices (RDN) They'd put WHAT on Leopold land? (WSJ) A list of topics for city to build on (MJS) Corporate catalyst for stricken cities (mJS) January 6, 2006 More pain at the pump (MJS) Milwaukee honors design, preservation (MJS) Veronas consider merging (WSJ) Wal-Mart 'heartsick' over DVD grouping (CNN) January 5, 2006 DNR critics dominate meeting (MJS) 2005 traffic fatalities up 2% in state (MJS) Senator's bill targets government waste (CT) Supervisors' suit on zoning tossed (CT) The drinks are green, and so is the talk (CT) January 4, 2006 Amtrak ridership showing good gains (CT) Jefferson Wal-Mart ordinance is sent back to judge (CT) January 3, 2006 WisDOT to re-examine Racine-Kenosha I-94 water issues (SHNA) Editorial: Doyle should veto new rules on boat docks (SP) Public can influence power routes (CT) Conservation subdivisions catching on (MJS) Lakeside castles bring a backlash (MJS) January 2, 2006 Don't raise auto fees; lay less concrete (TJ) Leibham's link to Wal-Mart questioned (SP) December 22, 2005 Automatic gas tax increase repealed (CT) Roads won't crumble when state gas-tax indexing ends (SP) December 20, 2005 Doyle agrees to gas tax bill (MJS) Knee-jerk right costs road building pals (CT) Gov will OK gas tax cut (CT) Editorial: Alaska drilling amendment doesn't belong in defense bill (SPC) December 19, 2005 Legislature: make tough choices (1000 Friends Letter to the Editor in WSJ) Playing politics with piers alleged (CT) December 16, 2005 Re-imagining the road trip (CO) What's with the 10 cent gas hike? (WSJ) The Natural Step (CM) Traffic downtown is a good sign, but don't forget to yield (MJS) December 15, 2005 Doyle likely to join gas tax bandwagon (MJS) Doyle mulls signing gas tax bill (CT) Wal-Mart aims to kill land use rules (CT) December 14, 2005 Protect best, restore rest, environment prof urges (CT) Stoughton annexation vote paves the way for Wal-Mart (CT) Leaders sign accord on Great Lakes water (MJS) Assembly committee passes pier bill (MJS) Gas tax - Lawmakers have taken the easy way out for too long (WSJ) Area air among nation's worst (GBPG) December 13, 2005 Gas tax bill will fuel problems (WSJ) Raid on transit funds feared (MJS) Free market would never pick sprawl (AJC) Great Lakes plan set at $20 billion (MJS) Cow power can fuel innovation (WSJ) Death of an American City (NYT) A master plan for all creatures great and small (WSJ) Talks on wireless network advance (MJS) December 8, 2005 Building passenger rail future (MJS) Middleton eyes bus service expansion (CT) An Unnecessary Gamble: City of Monona Plan Commission Poised to Blindly Approve Wal-Mart Proposal (WP) UW unveils pilot project for housing (CT) MGE's Blount St. plant under fire (CT) Union Corners plan unveiled (CT) Rules on pier limits OK'd (WSJ) New slogan, new push (MJS) December 7, 2005 GOP wins on Senate gas tax and gun bills (WSJ) Hike in parking rates proposed (WSJ) No more free ride on gas tax (MJS) Planning is good for the future (LT - Letter by 1000 Friends' Board Member) Rock 'n' Rail (MM) Senate OKs end to routine gas tax hike (CT) Firm defends Waunakee power line route (CT) Editorial: Pier rules are reasonable (MJS) December 6, 2005 Senate to debate fuel tax increases (WSJ) GOP plans hearings on DNR (WSJ) Funds impasse threatens project (WSJ) Senate president will fight gas tax cap (MJS) December 5, 2005 End automatic hikes in gas tax? (CT) Editorial: What of accountability? (MJS) Fight looms on automatic gas tax hike (CT) Park Lafayette condos show only the potential to be engaging (MJS) Need for affordable housing has grown (MJS) Gas-tax increases may end (MJS) Big farm, big feud: Giant dairy's manure angers neighbors (MJS) Proposed pier rules upset landowners (WSJ) December 1, 2005 New urbanism, Fitchburg-style (CT) At the least, Stoughton should do its homework (CT) Reynolds' cap on gas tax increase a smart proposal (ON) November 30, 2005 Getting There No Longer Just About Highways and Cars in Detroit (MLUI) City, MGE turn energy to efficiency (CT) Senator aims to curb yearly gas tax boost (MJS) November 29, 2005 Web setup may not be citywide (WSJ) Cool heads prevail in climate debate (CT) Residents cry foul on power line (CT) West side is light on low-price housing (CT) Cashing in with Green Buildings - They're Not Just for Tree Huggers Anymore (SBT) November 28, 2005 Roadbuilding firms that getteth the most from WisDOT giveth the most to Doyle (SHNA) Billboard bill battle: Backers, opponents weigh in on outdoor advertising legislation (MJS) Ready to carve up: our federal natural resources (MJS) Jefferson denies public access to information on Wal-Mart (MJS) Editorial: Discovering downtown 'life' (MJS) $11 million in federal transit funds awarded (MJS) Panel to present eco-friendly plans (MJS) Bus riders remain as gas prices drop (MJS) Duo brings ethics into big picture (CT) November 22, 2005 Plan panel rejects 'green,' 8-story building downtown (CT) Passenger rail needs leaders to make it work (CT) Cooling market trumps city's IZ housing (CT) Zoning law support wavers (CT) Communities should focus on growing smartly (MJS) Big plans for area along Beltline (WSJ) Studies: Wrong prices charged at Wal-Mart (WSJ) November 21, 2005 Group backs repeal of city housing law (WSJ) County Board calls on WisDOT to resume weed control (SHNA) State's forests up for grabs (MJS) State's recycling levels fall (CT) November 18, 2005 Zoning blamed for lots of woes (CT) Municipalities look to the future of the I-94 corridor (RJT) November 17, 2005 Wal-Mart takes hits from a new film, local meetings (WSJ) UW report highlights global warming deaths (WSJ) New trail inspires big ideas (CT) Council votes protect Metro (CT) DOT drops Wal-Mart roundabouts (SP) November 16, 2005 Public aid bill targets Wal-Mart (GBPG) Board backs off tough dock rules (MJS) Urban sprawl not as bad as it sounds (MJS) Supercenter foes lose battles (CT) Starved Amtrak not allowed to succeed (CT) Residents fight transmission line (CT) (Note: 1000 Friends has participated in an effort to plan for future energy needs: www.energyinitiative.org/) November 15, 2005 Wal-Mart film riles viewers in Stoughton (CT) Bus budget big issue for council tonight (CT) Planning council funding a hornet's nest (CT) Recall Motion Filed for Judge That Ruled Oregon's Measure 37 Invalid (SGA) State issues oil company subpoenas (MJS) Robert Bruegmann 'Takes Five' (MJS) Developer set to buy Pabst site (MJS) November 14, 2005 Determined neighbors save a square of open space (MJS) Editorial: Purely a scare tactic (MJS) Location Row: Hilldale condo buyers cite 'sense of place' (TCT) State recycling is in tatters, in a good way (MJS) Gas prices expected to keep dropping (MJS) Repeal 'affordable housing' law (WSJ) Halt gas-price grandstanding (WSJ) November 11, 2005 Group pitches ways to avoid Metro bus cuts (CT) More clean energy on deck for state? (WSJ) November 10, 2005 1000 Friends counter Oct. 11 Letter (LT) Changing Monona: City has ambitious plans for Monona Drive (CT) Crossing the river just got easier (MJS) November 9, 2005 Inclusionary zoning in for showdown (CT) Embracing downtown (CT) Boorish drivers yielding to no one (CT) November 8, 2005 Condo plan stalled again (CT) Industry tackles energy costs (CT) Lawmakers work to sink DNR's new regulations on piers (MJS) November 7, 2005 Boomtown Sun Prairie likely to double in size over 20 years (CT) November 4, 2005 Zoning law repeal effort strengthens (WSJ) Development projects win cleanup grants (MJS) Growing grocers (CT) ‘PEOPLE’S LAW’ CAN’T LIMIT LEGISLATURE, JUDGE SAYS (ABAJR) Verona expansion approved (CT) After recall, Wal-Mart trying again in Jefferson (MJS) November 3, 2005 Highway 12 becomes an open road (WSJ) DOT official's role murky (MJS) Editorial: Doyle pressing oil execs both political, purposeful (APC) November 2, 2005 Drivers, pedestrians put at risk under Assembly bill (SHNA) A 'green' spurt for US businesses? (CSM) Doyle plans to subpoena oil executives for hearing (WSJ) DOT official's fund-raiser questioned (MJS) Oconomowoc rejects road fee (MJS) Life in the country (MJS) October 24, 2005 Keep shoreline zoning on track (WSJ) D.C. crosswalk flags replicate Madison effort (CT) Bus route pulled (MJS) Kennedy strikes at corporate polluters (MJS) October 21, 2005 Madison Wi-Fi is back on track (WSJ) Lake Express reports ridership up for year (MJS) Effort to buy nature reserve gets a $1 million boost (MJS) October 20, 2005 Wisconsin a key player in Amtrak's record ridership (MJS) Show steers toward eco-friendly cars (MJS) Babbitt urges speaking up for land (CT) October 19, 2005 Oconomowoc gives initial approval to road use fee (MJS) How High Gas Prices Are Affecting Commuters (NPR) October 18, 2005 Gas prices drop below $2.60 a gallon in state (MJS) Wisconsin out in natural gas double play (CT) Dane County tops for growth (CT) Debate on density must go beyond the numbers (MJS) October 17, 2005 Public transit gains ground as gasoline prices soar (MJS) State To Look At Proposal To Sell Part Of Dot Lot To Raise Revenue (CT) Court Rules Measure 37 Unfair, Unconstitutional, and Invalid (OFO) Brakes applied to slow bus fare increase (MJS) Petri: Federal funds safe (SP) Editorial: Preserving the preserve (MJS) Driver gets a charge out of Sparrow (WSJ) Car-train crashes up in state after 5 years (MJS) Bill would hike tests for older drivers (WSJ) October 14, 2005 There's a price to pay for new Wal-Mart (CT) Gas prices riling people in state, new poll says (MJS) 1000 Friends push for parking lot's sale (DR) October 13, 2005 Wi-Fi plan may give city a digital edge (MJS) Policy void stalls growth planning (CT) Verona growth a worry for DNR (CT) October 12, 2005 City is No. 9 in poverty clusters (MJS) Battery-driven bike wheel could be commuter's delight (CT) October 10, 2005 A mass transit lesson from Katrina (MJS) State sets disaster planning deadline (MJS) Rethinking the Urban Speedway (G) Commuter buses are getting crowded (MJS) New growth sprouts on USA's brownfields (USA Today) Public should support mass transit proposal (MJS) Freeway reconstruction could extend to 27th St., Holt Ave. (SHNA) Middleton Hills still short of its potential (CT) October 6, 2005 Give Green Tier a green light (WSJ) Two bills offer break from gas tax (WDH) October 5, 2005 Exemptions to gas tax reconsidered (WSJ) Property rights advocates push compensation measure (LT) Barrett calls for gas-tax exemption (MJS) Bill would tackle e-waste problem (CT) October 4, 2005 A new kind of grease monkey (MJS) October 3, 2005 Paint It Milwaukee (MJS) Are McMansions Going Out of Style? (NYT) Milwaukee Insight: Budget Shows City is Stuck (WP) Building stability from the ashes of blight (MJS) Editorial: Act on affordable housing (MJS) Calling for conservation (MJS) Cottage Grove Development Follows Erdman's Hybrid' Model (CT) 30 Years Of Development Aid (CT) City Inclusionary Zoning Law Upheld (CT) September 30, 2005 Senior bus routes may be expanded (MNH) Some finding two wheels are better than four (WSJ) Tobacco Lofts to be on building tour (WSJ) September 29, 2005 Win for Wal-Mart, loss for Jefferson (CT) Up-and-down prices up again (MJS) Trail users to work together (MJS) DNR board floats new rules for piers (MJS) September 28, 2005 Alderman opposed to Wal-Mart loses recall (MJS) New local group makes sustainability its goal (DNT) September 27, 2005 Big used car = tough sell (WSJ) Jefferson votes today in heated recall sparked by Wal-Mart denial (MJS) Drive less, Bush says (MJS) Editorial: Balanced approach to energy (MJS) Falk budgets $5M for land (CT) Cross Plains wants U.S. 14 bypass (CT) Ethanol fans bash DNR report (MJS) September 26, 2005 The Hills are alive: Is Middleton development working as planned? (CT) Brink to take on Essen Haus project (CT) Recall election in Jefferson has Wal-Mart theme (WSJ) Many U.S. cities forced to confront their inadequate evacuation plans (MJS) Effort to save farmland has mixed results (MJS) September 23, 2005 Editorial: State must share the burden (MJS) County’s $25M windfall in jeopardy (SP) Jefferson alder faces recall for 'no' to Wal-Mart (CT) Walker proposes bus fare boost (MJS) September 19, 2005 Don't delay Downtown garage (WSJ) Taking in the neighbors' trash (MJS) Road builders don’t want this holiday (SE) Bridging the divide (WF) WisDOT may turn to volunteers for invasive plant control (SHNA) Earth Day founder’s daughter carries on legacy (GBPG) September 16, 2005 County Board blocks asphalt plant (WSJ) Real estate boom here called shaky (WSJ) Calumet County waiting for state’s decision on Fox River Trail funding (GBPG) September 15, 2005 County transit sales tax defeated (MJS) Ethanol rule would harm air, DNR says (MJS) September 14, 2005 Annexation for Stoughton Super Wal-Mart nixed (CT) Stoughton vote slows Wal-Mart (WSJ) A Line in the Sand (NYT) Efforts to reduce gas prices stall (MJS) Editorial: Face lift is much needed (MJS) September 13, 2005 Wind makes waves over Horicon (WSJ) Electric bus proposal is back en route (MJS) $15.2 million Amtrak station redux proposed (MJS) September 12, 2005 $20 billion Great Lakes cleanup plan faces funding hurdles in Congress (MJS) Let's stop flooding before it happens (MJS) Some environmental lessons from the Katrina disaster (LCT) SEWRPC plan would cut farmland by 104 square miles (SHNA) Input sought on regional transportation planning process (RJT) Lawmaker pushes for suspension of gas tax (MJS) Editorial: Nekimi shows need for good land use plans (ON) State's highways still too deadly (WSJ) State doesn't practice what it preaches (WSJ) The goal: A strong regional economy (MJS) September 8, 2005 Editorial: Don't help gas gougers (CT) High demand fueling high gasoline prices (JG) Think about regional growth, expert advises county (CT) Bring Out Your Pork (NYT) Gas prices drive UWM students to buses (MJS) September 7, 2005 Advocates air concerns about human services budget (CT) Oil companies loot the whole nation (CT) Eco-municipality concept a winner (ADP) City passes East Side TIF zone (WSJ) Cuts in gas tax considered (WSJ) Higher inventories bring area gas prices down a bit (MJS) September 6, 2005 Exhausted refugees arrive by Amtrak (TDA) Don't be fueled: Buses also paying more (MJS) Look anew at riding the bus (MJS) Interchange work bolsters U.S. spending in metro area (MJS) Gas prices show how TABOR can hurt (CT) Corporate gas gouging (CT) Trucking industry takes big hit on fuel (CT) September 2, 2005 Trains deserve funds now more than ever (CT) Gas price makes for unhappy campers (WSJ) Editorial Cartoon (MJS) Gas costs to take bite of city finances (MJS) 3 states launch gas market tampering probe (MJS) September 1, 2005 Gas prices sparking outrage (MJS) State lawmakers sound off on escalating gas prices (MJS) Public urged to help with land use blueprint (CT) Gas spike may skewer city budget (CT) Stoughton Wal-Mart annexation OK'd (CT) EPA fuel ratings under fire (CT) Bush team's dismantling of FEMA is a disaster (CT) Editorial: Fuel-efficiency moves just a drop in the bucket (APC) Gas prices force life changes for some (WSJ) Rising gas prices draw complaints (WSJ) August 31, 2005 Gas nears $3 at the pump (WSJ) Cleaner Metro fuel to cost more (CT) $3.50 gas could be next (MJS) Editorial: Transparency in bill-writing (MJS) A need to balance rural charm, growth (CT) August 30, 2005 Forest purchase preserves history (MJS) Editorial: Needed: A sense of urgency (MJS) Federal funds eyed for bridge over river (SP) August 29, 2005 Rare and endangered notion spied (WDH) An old-neighborhood feel is not a thing of the past (MJS) A new view of trains (MJS) WisDOT delays reconstructing freeway stretch that needs it most (SHNA) August 26, 2005 Stay the course on wireless access (WSJ) August 25, 2005 Kenosha DA chosen for transportation job (MJS) Editorial: Beware the water precedent (MJS) DNR Secretary to honor Washburn for being first in nation to sign on as eco-municipality (WCJ) August 24, 2005 High gas prices may affect city services (WSJ) Land-use planning fosters prosperity (WSJ) Bush's SUV fuel standards released (MJS) Demoted DOT lawyer tries to block replacement (MJS) August 23, 2005 East Wash corridor to use TIF (CT) Editorial: Public intervenor is necessary (MJS) Water issues build steam (MJS) Editorial: Conserve Wisconsin has good ideas but needs cost (APC) August 22, 2005 With gas prices soaring, is it time to GET A HORSE? (WSJ) Come what may, 'I will continue to drive my car' (WSJ) Billboard starts scenic byway debate (LCT) New budget leaves road builders fat, happy (SHNA) Editorial: Jokes about gas prices touch on gravity of issue (FDLR) Editorial: Forget this short-term fix (MJS) August 19, 2005 Gas prices drive ridership (MJS) Green Bay residents rail against transit cuts (GBPG) Doyle touts energy, environmental plan (MJS) Editorial Cartoon (MJS) August 18, 2005 City plans TIF for near East Side (WSJ) 'Gas tax holiday' until year's end backed (MJS) Debatable: Does Wisconsin need a gas tax holiday? (RJT) Plans on tap to rejuvenate Gipfel Brewery (MJS) August 17, 2005 One cure to gasoline addiction: use less (CT) August 16, 2005 Police drop idea of crosswalk sting (WSJ) Property values leap 9.4% (MJS) Senator requests gas price inquiry (MJS) Property values in state soared (WSJ) 41’s speed worries some (APC) August 15, 2005 Editorial: Balanced budget outweighs pork projects (GBPG) Gated community proposed for central city (MJS) State may narrow choices soon for route to power boost (MJS) Living Large, by Design, in the Middle of Nowhere (NYT) Officials: More state wetlands are filled (WSJ) August 12, 2005 Growth Stirs a Battle to Draw More Water From the Great Lakes (NYT) August 11, 2005 Big project good for Downtown (WSJ) Neighbors wary of Target plan (WSJ) August 10, 2005 Editorial: A lot of $$ but lacking sense (MJS) Salaries lag as housing rises (MJS) Epic, Verona to provide Metro route (CT) Metra rail chugs up the mountain (RJT) Transit budget short on reductions (MJS) August 9, 2005 Housing starts drop 21% (WSJ) DOT head gets earful over Highway 23 project delays (SP) Record oil prices hurt at home, too (MJS) Water use trailing population growth (MJS) Editorial: Setting an example for region (MJS) Proposal to protect land for public use (MJS) Vanishing dream Fewer can buy a home (CT) Ashland emerges from manufacturing history into new economy (MJS) A dream fulfilled for Nelson (MJS) Region marks 8th day with ozone warning (MJS) August 8, 2005 Pulling into the station (MJS) State Gets $40 Million To Develop Trails (WSJ) Homes block forests' 'wild highways' (MJS) More time needed for county SEWRPC budget review, DeBruin says (SHNA) Editorial: Citizens deserve protection (MJS) Public-use ruling has political backlash (MJS) Editorial: Wrong way to hike fares (CT) August 5, 2005 DNR urged to toughen shoreline regulations (WSJ) Gov's vetoes kill Oregon project (CT) DOT official defends budget shift (FDLR) August 4, 2005 Commission OKs raising bus fares (WSJ) Metro bus pass costs to increase (CT) Battle over Wal-Mart moves to Washington (WSJ) Wal-Mart winning fight in Janesville (WSJ) Local Wal-Mart proposals (WSJ) Streets Are People Places (MP) The Future of Transportation is Now (MP) Editorial: Housing and arrogance (MJS) August 3, 2005 Pedestrians, drivers need to find way to share the road (CT) Parking fees eyed to fill budget gap (CT) City, town to appeal Springfield asphalt plant permit (CT) Ex-prof pulls no punches: sprawl kills (CT) Council one vote short of recommending Metro fare hike (WSJ) Modest fare hike good for bus service (WSJ) Middleton officials see potential for neighborhood (WSJ) August 2, 2005 Another bad ozone day today (WSJ) Affordable homes aren't needed, alderman says (MJS) Bill would help keep Amtrak up and running (MJS) August 1, 2005 Federal funding revs up (MJS) Bus system hits crossroads at 30 (MJS) Highway bill ups funds for state (APC) Transportation bill targets U.S. 41 for interstate status (GBPG) Doyle makes wise use of veto pen (ADP) It's a road trip with a reason for fuel-efficiency advocates (WSJ) Editorial: Thank Petri for county’s $25 million windfall (SP) Smart Growth law important to Wisconsin (MJS) July 22, 2005 State plans two public hearings on shoreline rules (MJS) July 21, 2005 Welcome back, Smart Growth (GBPG) Doyle veto will slash freeway funding (MJS) Doyle to veto I-94 prep work (CT) 'A slap in the face' to land use planning (CT) July 20, 2005 Attorney general cites transportation official (MJS) Doyle aide offers details on Sturgeon Bay bridge repair (GBPG) July 19, 2005 Chamber meeting with DOT canceled (SP) Chamber to lobby for Hwy. 23 project (SP) Trek is state's 'Tour' tie (PDR) July 18, 2005 Doyle to use partial veto He starts budget work by dumping GOP plan for Stewardship Fund cash (CT) July 14, 2005 2,000 celebrate Nelson's legacy (MJS) GOODBYE, GAYLORD: Family, friends remember Nelson (WSJ) Do Interstate drivers have need for speed? (WSJ) July 13, 2005 Board rejects proposed highway route (MJS) Stewardship fund: A living memorial to Nelson, Knowles (MJS) July 12, 2005 One sprawl project begets yet another (CT) Oppressive air hangs around here (WSJ) Yield for pedestrian/cop (WSJ) Ozone warnings issued for counties along lake, bay (GBPG) July 11, 2005 Gaylord Nelson: 1916-2005 (WSJ) Editorial: Gaylord Nelson: A champion for Wisconsin and the environment (MJS) Memorial service for Nelson planned at state Capitol (MJS) SEWRPC takes issue with Barrett (SHNA) Foes of highway expansion are driven (MJS) Preservation Plan (WSJ) Editorial: Seizing property (CT) GOP plan panned for dismantling Nelson’s program (APC) Editorial: Move the city forward (MJS) Editorial: Keep those spaces open (MJS) June 30, 2005 DOT: Environmental impact studies stall U.S. 41 lane expansion (GBPG) Editorial: Wider Highway 23 gets booted again (SP) June 29, 2005 Barrett opposes Zoo Interchange study, rips SEWRPC (SHNA) Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Opposes Zoo Interchange Urban redevelopment proposal gets a boost (CT) June 28, 2005 Agencies warn of hot, stuffy, polluted air (WSJ) Dueling over freeway studies has partisan undertones (MJS) June 27, 2005 Low-income workers priced out of housing (CT) Air quality concerns spark warnings (CT) Editorial: Choosing highways over kids (CT) Editorial: Resolving the tiff over TIFs (CT) Lights, action, City Beautiful illumination! (MJS) ATVs lead the pack (MJS) Ozone levels might be unhealthy today (MJS) Middleton Hills neighborhood maturing (WSJ) Wil-Mar neighborhood going upscale (WSJ) County honored for work on land (CT) June 24, 2005 A looser rein on eminent domain (MJS) Overnight spike in gas prices shocks drivers (MJS) Debatable: Should a developer be able to take your home? (RJT) June 23, 2005 Highway 23 widening stays in budget (SP) High court OKs personal property seizures (CNN) Property can be taken for development-Supreme Court (R) Editorial: State deserves fair share (MJS) State budget passage not certain in Senate (WSJ) Central Park 'pretty darn close' to perfection (WSJ) Aldermen call for more TIF scrutiny (WSJ) June 22, 2005 Milwaukee Public Market's planned July opening is delayed (MJS) Park plan with a personality (CT) Editorial: Veto GOP budget plan (CT) Editorial: Tight budget? Not for lawmakers who fluff it with favors (ON) June 21, 2005 Dems make effort to change budget (CT) 'Green' design shines locally (WSJ) June 20, 2005 * - Editorial: A win-win for wetlands (MJS) Sierra Club, DOT join forces to keep Hiawatha runnin' (CT) For most downtown, it's business as usual (MJS) Legislators prepare budget with side of pork (MJS) Editorial: Water diversion has a price (MJS) Editorial: Don't rush airport project (MJS) June 17, 2005 Let's get moving on 'Capitol West' (CT) Hybrid power (CT) June 15, 2005 Is commuter rail just a pipe dream? (CT) How to handle bus budget gap? (CT) Reducing pollution is everyone's job (WSJ) Farm taxes may no longer be dirt cheap (MJS) June 14, 2005 Fuel costs may spur Metro fare hikes (CT) Road project's fate unclear (MJS) Much more traffic likely at Bayshore (MJS) June 13, 2005 State averts road project collision (MJS) Editorial: An authority for transit (MJS) City comp plan honored as best in state (ADP) Local air showing signs of pollution (WSJ) Pave Wisconsin continues (SHNA) June 10, 2005 Legislation To Destroy Local Control (SB) Falk pushes buying rights to 250 acres (WSJ) Kenosha-Milwaukee corridor holds keys to growth (WF) State budget panel rejects $10 increase in vehicle registration fees (MJS) June 9, 2005 Hilldale's comings and goings (TCT) Editorial: Don't derail PabstCity (MJS) Backers tout need for bus sales tax (MJS) The 10 most expensive places to drive (MSN) Parade of Homes showcases new trends (WSJ) June 8, 2005 Budget pinch puts Hiawatha in peril (MJS) Shift to sales tax urged for bus system (MJS) Builders, 1000 Friends work together to help DNR (APC) Dnr Permit Process Gets Streamlined (CT) Cullen opposes Zoo Interchange study (SHNA) Block 51 plan delayed 'to get it right' (CT) Kenosha-Milwaukee Metra extension plan gets $400,000 for study (RJT) At ground level, less ozone better (WSJ) June 2, 2005 Mayor weighs in on 'Madison style' (CT) New Urbanism in Denver (NYT) Action Needed on Federal Transportation Bill (AB) June 1, 2005 Wieckert bill coordinates school, transporation plans (Letter to the Editor in the APC) Southern route: Not in my backyard (HEN) May 31, 2005 Budget panel votes to cut trash fee (MJS) Veto fat, unfair highway bill (WSJ) Reckless laws endanger land use (SPI) US 45 reconstruction study proposed (SHNA) Editorial: Relief needed on gas prices (MJS) May 27, 2005 Blueprint for city's future unveiled (CT) City planners dream of 'new urbanist' Madison - (WSJ) (Highlights of Madison's Draft Comprehensive Plan) State should stop subsidizing Wal-Mart (MJS) May 26, 2005 Falk tells towns: Protect farmland (CT) Hearings to be held on shoreline zoning (CT) Housing tower near UW proposed (WSJ) DNR tackles waterfront rules (MJS) Couple donates 333 acres to state for natural area (MJS) May 25, 2005 Foes speak out on asphalt plant in Springfield (CT) May 24, 2005 Madison will unveil its guide to the fu ture (WSJ) Bike lane loses in new parking on Square (WSJ) May 23, 2005 Middleton trail system will form loop (WSJ) Award-winning architects show how to embrace the challenge of cities (MJS) May 20, 2005 Development in the works for large east side property (CT) New interest in Cottage Grove center (CT) Makeover under way at Hilldale (CT) Hwy. 10 bypass, bridge approved (SPJ) Board OKs gravel pit in town of Verona (WSJ) May 19, 2005 1000 Friends' Board Members Steve Born talking about planning and water quality on Larry Meiller's show on WPR Highway Spending (DR) May 18, 2005 Monona Wal-Mart foes organize (CT) Senate passes $295B highway bill (APC) Senate approves highway bill (DR) May 17, 2005 For some, the office via two wheels works (CT) Concrete plant gets Oregon board OK (CT) New maps to aid cyclists (MJS) May 16, 2005 Traffic woes speed up need for rail (CT) County boosts bike projects (CT) May 13, 2005 Senate defies Bush on highway spending (DR) Panel wants commission to sell 77,000 acres to DNR (MJS) Panel OKs state land deal proposal (CT) Doyle Would Like To Turn Back The Clock (CT) Activists fail to halt plant (CT) May 12, 2005 Budget panel votes to kill 'Smart Growth' (MJS) Senators return Doyle pick (MJS) UW natural areas have a new name (WSJ) Park central to East Side idea (WSJ) Central park gets addition (CT) May 11, 2005 Senate panel gives appointee a shove (CT) Extra parking should bring back bustle (WSJ) May 10, 2005 Merchants on the Square hail new parking places (WSJ) Traffic jams here not so bad (MJS) Prius premium (CT) May 9, 2005 A landslide for property rights (MJS) Election Fraud Comes From Special Interests (CT) Doyle's transit aid request doesn't cover rising costs (SHNA) Move ahead with Gateway plan (WSJ) U.S. 12 project rolls again (CT) People must change for light rail to work (CT) Work on lakefront bike path beginning (MJS) Bush lifts ban on forest roads (MJS) Editorial: The road to forest ruin (MJS) May 5, 2005 Cycling brings bucks to Wisconsin (RJT) May 4, 2005 Study shows bicycles a boon for state's business (WSJ) May 3, 2005 Mike Ivey: Willy Co-op no match for Monroe Street (CT) Annexations bring jobs, economic boost (MJS) May 2, 2005 Higher gas prices don't mean more money for state (RDN) 1000 Friends Letter to the Rhinelander Daily News Editor Town aims to keep lid on growth (CT) Walkers, cyclists seek their bridge space (APC) Editorial: Water ideas worth a look (MJS) Subdivisions Impose Social Divide (WP) April 28, 2005 Paying on the Highway to Get Out of First Gear (NYT) April 27, 2005 Mayor has 10-year plan for city (WSJ) Cross Plains reconsidering creek protection (WSJ) UW plan revamps east end (WSJ) UW master plan sees big changes (CT) Bryden Sweeney-Taylor: House energy bill shows it's time to kick oil habit (CT) SMITH: Social engineering or a safe Beltline? (WSJ) Ward Lyles Letter to Editor Response to Smith Column April 26, 2005 Hybrid cars are catching on (WSJ) Highway 23 project caught up in politics (SP) April 25, 2005 Editorial: Pork by any other name (MJS) DOT may pare highway project (MJS) Editorial: Save our county parks (MJS) High Gas Prices Fuel Public Transit Use (AP) April 22, 2005 EARTH DAY Earth Day Anniversary 2005 -- a Wake Up Call By Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day founder and 1000 Friends Emeritus Board Member on wisopinion.com Editorial: Making Earth Day more about energy independence (MJS) State transportation head addresses Stillwater Bridge with SC County Board (RT) Editorial: Expand on Earth Day mission (GBPG) Meet the UW's new campus architect: Designing for greatness (CT) Verona gravel pit still on hold County Board delays action (CT) April 21, 2005 Dave Cieslewicz: Local actions are just as important (CT) Kathleen Falk: Local officials know best on environment (CT) Gravel pit likely to clear last hurdle tonight (CT) Spencer Black: Conservation spirit faces new challenges (CT) Editorial: State gas tax indexing just guarantees more spending (APC) In search of hope for county parks (MJS) April 20, 2005 Finley backs tax sharing in water deal (MJS) April 19, 2005 Legislators: Highway 23 widening a ‘necessity’ (SP) 'We don't want this strip club at all' (CT) Anti-sprawl author Kunstler to speak at UW (CT) Is SUV cash cow on empty? (CT) Editorial: Assembly Republicans in too big a hurry to listen (APC 'Planners should let cities be what they want to be' (CT) April 18, 2005 $95 million road project not needed yet, DOT says (MJS) Park-and-ride use is rising, but not by a significant amount (MJS) A quiz for Earth Day that might surprise you (MJS) Every day should be Earth Day (MJS) April 15, 2005 The Long Emergency (RS) Author Jim Kunstler will be at Tripp Commons in Madison Wednesday April 20th at 7:30 pm. Born to protect our resources (CT) Steve Born is 1000 Friends' Vice President: Editorial: Where's gas tax outrage? (MJS) Milwaukee County continues to lose population (MJS) Census says Dane County population booms (WSJ) April 14, 2005 The problem with the Beltline - is us (WSJ) Hilldale construction expected to begin (WSJ) St. Mary's project a model for growth (WSJ) Model neighborhood (CT) April 13, 2005 Rising costs may force Metro fare hike (WSJ) April 11, 2005 Figuring out Fitchburg (CT) Group seeks temporary halt to Highway J expansion (SHNA) Ridgewood a major test (CT) DOT to review women's pay (MJS) Editorial: Rushing regulatory reform (MJS) April 8, 2005 Contractor's woes halt part of U.S. 12 project (CT) 'Central Park' project to get city money (WSJ) DOT official criticized for comment (MJS) April 7, 2005 DOT chief: Education needs transit funds (CT) April 5, 2005 New deal offered on Red Bikes (WSJ) Assembly bill would relax air quality rules (MJS) April 4, 2005 Let's Tell State Lawmakers To Halt Automatic Gas Tax Hike Every April (CT) Push On To End Automatic Gas Tax Hikes (CT) WisDOT's U.S. 41 tale changes, as does its map (SHNA) Van Akkeren joins gas-tax hike fight (SP) Door County parcel bought for preserve (MJS) March 30, 2005 New Rules For Big-box Stores Sail Through (WSJ) City sets rules for big box stores (CT) March 29, 2005 Gas tax adds to pain at the pump (MJS) March 24, 2005 DNR board OKs big land purchase (MJS) March 22, 2005 Metra draws people to Kenosha (RJT) Could gas prices change lifestyles? (WSJ) He bought a bike, and now he's on a roll (MJS) Bill Berry: Jordahl is fighter for conservation (CT) March 21, 2005 Dave Zweifel: Booklet shows road lobby's squeeze (CT) In a new light, the Calatrava could shine (MJS) March 18, 2005 Rural Waukesha County Vanishing (Wispolitics.com) Official questions Edgerton project (WSJ) Sidewalk-free streets OK'd (MJS) March 17, 2005 Plan would limit contractors' donations (MJS) A freeway on Appleton Ave? Federal officials say it isn't so (MJS) Lawmakers all wet with letter (ECLT) Best, Brightest Leaving County (CT) March 14, 2005 Baldwin wins House OK for area bike trail funds (CT) Kind, Gutknecht secure road funding (LCT) TIFs play large, often controversial role in growth (APC) Is Amtrak running out of steam? (BDDC) ‘Walkable urbanity’ key to developing downtown (MJS) Editorial: Standard right on TIF (CT) With care, Park East area can be vibrant (MJS) Airport expansion draws opposition (MJS) March 10, 2005 At hearing, citizens dig into Doyle's budget (MJS) March 9, 2005 Gas prices jump to record levels, passing $2.20 (MJS) State raises wind farm concerns (MJS) County debates smart growth (LCT) March 8, 2005 Monroe Commons project clears hurdle (WSJ) Ferry's roiling will be stabilized (MJS) March 7, 2005 Workin' on down the line — at night (MJS) Directive does little to calm highway battles (MJS) Tilting at windmills (MJS) Plan honors buildings' factory roots but adds industrial chic (MJS) March 4, 2005 Editorial: Splitting DNR wrongheaded idea (TJ) Oregon debates biz parks, growth (CT) Elderly drivers may face stricter state regulations (MJS) Wisconsin events honor father of ecology, Aldo Leopold (MJS) March 3, 2005 Assembly panel rejects rules on waterways, citing vagueness (MJS) DOT looks to unload some land for free (GBPG) March 2, 2005 Dave Zweifel: Peeved Wal-Mart closing Quebec store (CT) Council OKs East Washington plan (WSJ) U.S. engineers questioned plans (MJS) Dirt from basin would fill in park (MJS) March 1, 2005 New Berlin hopes to preserve land (MJS) For 50 years, Milwaukee's been on a freeway ride (MJS) Editorial Cartoon (MJS) Milwaukee Insight: CASH Puts Story Hill Homes Before Highways(WP) New three-county pact calls for Metra link (GMT) Menard tangles with DNR (MJS) Burbs turning urban (RMN) Metra agreement signed (MJS) Engineers come to see rebirth of crossroads (MJS) Milwaukee-area parks should be open to transformation (MJS) 4 groups win revitalization money (MJS) February 24, 2005 Quarry doesn't dig development (MJS) February 23, 2005 Environmentalists, builders unite for cause (DR) City OKs Square parking Mayor calls it good for business (CT) Strip clubs? Not here, please (WSJ) DNR likely to buy parcel on shores of North Lake (MJS) Editorial: Time to plan regionally (MJS) February 22, 2005 County weighs traffic options New plan aims at congestion (CT) 'Gateway to the city' East Wash mixed-use project moves forward (CT) Will Pabst live on in PabstCity? (MJS) Land deal would be among state's biggest (MJS) February 21, 2005 How to get out of tax hell? Use TIF in state's cities (MJS) Lake Express ferry adds amenities on land and lake (MJS) 73% of region still undeveloped, report says (MJS) Homeowner participation urged in lake preservation (MJS) If you can't take the garage out of the city, take the ugly out of the garage (MJS) Roads a test for drivers from west (MJS) Shorewood unveils new parking study (MJS) Small steps adding up for Park East (MJS) State DNR closes in on forest land purchase (MJS) February 18, 2005 State transportation chief defends Doyle's budget proposal (APC) Doyle's budget would speed completion of road projects (CBPG) Dane County OKs strip club law (WSJ) Urban 'renewal' often bane for poor, prof says (CT) Febrauary 17, 2005 Coalition To Legislators: Support Conservation (CT) On a slow quest for water (MJS) Kanavas and Finley should curb pet project (RJT) February 16, 2005 Historic Marshall Building not just a pretty face (MJS) Billboard agencies sue Greenfield over city rules allowing removals (MJS) February 15, 2005 Extended I-94 work vexes some (MJS) Editorial: Let PabstCity progress (MJS) Square parking plan gets boost (CT) February 14, 2005 America has embraced 'the burbs' and made them both home and workplace (MJS) Regional cooperation? Maybe, but only when the suburbs feel like it (MJS) Designing the lakefront is no day at the beach (MJS) Spigot on lake water may be tightened (MJS) Use new impact fees to aid environment (WSJ) February 11, 2005 Doyle targets invasive species with budget boost (MJS) Begging and borrowing for roads (MJS) Doyle's transportation plan provides funds for several area projects (GBPG) Dave Zweifel: Bush budget basically derails Amtrak (CT) February 9, 2005 State official rips Bush for dropping Amtrak (CT) Budget would increase vehicle fees (MJS) Editorial: An unreal Bush budget (MJS) February 8, 2005 End to Amtrak funding unpopular (MJS) Governor Announces $800,00 for KRM Commuter Rail February 7, 2005 With stewardship, historic boulevard can retain its character (MJS) Doyle wants to cut 1,800 state jobs (MJS) Amended green space is sought (MJS) Editorial: PabstCity a worthy project (MJS) Churches should be in forefront on environment (RJT) February 4, 2005 Editorial: Cost overruns unacceptable (MJS) February 3, 2005 Hans Noeldner: Oregon needs public transportation (CT) February 2, 2005 State highway project cost overruns $1.36 billion in 15 years, report says (CT) Clark Co. panel eyes Smart Growth ban (MNH) Leave state transit funds alone (WDH) Highway costs run rampant (MJS) Editorial: I-94 should be politics-free (MJS) February 1, 2005 Mike Ivey: Big box limits make good business sense (CT) Plans for I-94 pit county vs. county (MJS) DNR warns 9 counties about poor air quality (MJS) January 31, 2005 County wants out of highway pact (WDH) Exploring alternatives to traffic and sprawl (LCT) `Fix our stretch of I-94 first' (RJT) Lawmakers push state ethanol mandate (MJS) DOT chief had stock in company (MJS) Construction headaches ramping up for north-siders (MJS) January 28, 2005 Editorial: A forward regional step (MJS) State to develop plan for growing ATV use (MJS) James Cape to fire 689 workers (MJS) January 27, 2005 Editorial: Put public first in I-94 work (MJS) Study to examine regional water supply (MJS) Freeway work's direction disputed (MJS) State contract audits requested (CT) January 25, 2005 Conserving not just land but a way of life (MJS) Amtrak project can't get out of station (MJS) Editorial Cartoon (MJS) Editorial: This contract smells (MJS) Amtrak's airport station is near Lot B (MJS) January 20, 2005 Ex-employee OK'd no-bid Web deal (MJS) Editorial: Hands off the Transportation Fund (GBPG) January 19, 2005 Amtrak launches airport link (MJS) Falk asks public for growth ideas Input sessions begin tonight (CT) Report to examine development on protected land (MJS) January 18, 2005 Two years in the making, plan outlines 13 major goals (ON) Leaders want answers on bridges (APC) Study looks to share road work load (APC) January 17, 2005 Falk envisions a map showing land use options (WSJ) Studies conflict on state contract expenses (MJS) January 14, 2005 In South Milwaukee, one man's sign is a neighbor's eyesore (MJS) Amtrak on track to open at airport (MJS) Executives who rigged bids sentenced (MJS) January 13, 2005 Consensus: Power lines for county (CT) Report: Build power lines (WSJ) Firm that rigged bids awarded new road work (MJS) Opponents fire salvos at USS Des Moines project (MJS) Wal-Mart on PR blitz (CNN) January 12, 2005 Editorial: DOT scandal merits review (CT) January 11, 2005 DOT lawyer plans to sue officials (MJS) Demoted state DOT lawyer files claim, blames Doyle (MJS) January 10, 2005 Congress should fund high-speed rail (WSJ) DOT Secretary says state will head south on freeway (WF) Records inquiry to focus on how and when (MJS) Annual awards celebrate 14 'design victories' (MJS) 2 big projects backed in Franklin (MJS) These architects have designs on compassion (MJS) January 6, 2005 Editorial: Blow up bond proposal (MJS) January 5, 2005 How much trash is too much? (MJS) Deep-six plan for docking USS Des Moines (MJS) January 4, 2005 Tosa wants to put a lid on big boxes (MJS) Jim Rowen: TABOR, fees put us on path to toll roads (CT) January 3, 2005 Smart Growth is on county's 2005 agenda (LCT) Editorial: Doyle's wrong on records (CT) Attorney general likely to review report's delay (MJS) Marquette Interchange project ready to accelerate (MJS) What is it that drives how a parking lot is built? (MJS) Projected cost of high-speed trains doubles (MJS) City Hall shines as a beacon for design (MJS) Leaders agree to push for Metra (MJS) December 16, 2004 Folding bike opens commuter options (WSJ) Conservative declares holiday truce on land use (CT) December 15, 2004 Study backs regional rail (CT) Falk seeks ideas on county growth (CT) Dane Train meeting tonight (CT) Council sustains 13-story cap on Alexander proposal (CT) Editorial: Good questions on Web site (MJS) County official quits over cuts (MJS) Railroad would follow state in reducing bridge openings (FDLR) Program to curb drunken driving growing statewide (MJS) Panel backs conservation zone for part of east side (MJS) December 14, 2004 Mayor: Gas tax would get Metra moving (RJT) Freeway Web site could have cost less (MJS) December 13, 2004 Madison Metro to expand? (CT) Lower-cost housing law an early success (WSJ) Traffic plans for business park (WSJ) Wireless Web will be important community tool (WSJ) DOT delays Wal-Mart highway grant (BDDC) Local SUV owners cool to call for guzzler tax (APC) Commentary: DOT, Legislature working to keep roads clear of snow (APC) Fuel quality declining, auto industry asserts (MJS) Smooth sailing in downtown (MJS) As destruction goes, this worked out nicely (MJS) A chance to detour around past mistakes (MJS) Editorial: Waukesha's water play (MJS) December 10, 2004 Dave Zweifel: Housing costs are an invisible crisis (CT) Downtown bracing for I-43's closure (MJS) December 9, 2004 Editorial: De Pere aldermen short-sighted with 5-3 vote to keep lots larger (GBPG) Lakeshore park work could start in spring (MJS) Donations lift bridge, trestle project to reality (APC) December 2, 2004 Editorial: Get on the same track (CT) Walkers at risk on 'Mean Streets' (CT) Editorial: Web site cost is a bit much (GBPG) Thar she blows? (MJS) November 29, 2004 State pays $685,000 for a Web site (MJS) City completes cleanup of valley's west end (MJS) Editorial: Save revenue sharing (MJS) Private toll roads a path for debate (MJS) Review boards need not stifle design innovation (MJS) November 23, 2004 $10 million goes to Marquette Interchange (MJS) November 22, 2004 Rezoning for Franklin project backed (MJS) Lakefront land is now a lost opportunity (MJS) November 18, 2004 Norquist gives urban pep talk (CT) November 17, 2004 Former director drives for transit changes (MJS) Wal-Mart to have underground parking spots (WSJ) November 16, 2004 DOT finds outside work adds to price; Doyle aide demurs (MJS) Proposal cuts 365 DOT jobs (MJS) November 15, 2004 Editorial: Consider fee increase (MJS) Editorial: Keep fund segregated (MJS) November 12, 2004 Proposal increases fees for vehicles (MJS) November 9, 2004** Residents want better roads, fast trains (MJS) Editorial: Put Tommy at Transportation Department (CT) Stewardship Fund cash buys 1,120 acres (WSJ) Regional thinking is the way of the future (MJS)	Planning News and Announcements

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