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December 31

From Edgewater to budget to Overture, economy drives news in Madison government

December 30

The Greatest Environmental Victories of the Decade

Workshop will focus on contractor opportunities for high-speed rail

December 29

Plans evolve for high-speed rail from MN to IL

Bristol village may annex town

December 18

RTA votes to stop rental car fee to pay for planning KRM

December 17

Shorewood Hills apartment plan divides village

Manitowoc Plan Commission OKs wind turbine

December 16

Madison Edgewater redevelopment proposal may be dead

Laptop City Hall: Edgewater Council Meeting Live Blog

Japan enters high-speed train sales race

Doyle calls for 15-year phase-in on carbon emission limits

December 15

New York utility to invest in Green Bay area wind farm


December 13

Don’t sacrifice civic values for Edgewater deal

DNR poised to add 400 acres to Baraboo Hills rec area

Pabst project, Bayshore, 735 N. Water building win national recognition

December 10


Milwaukee-area home sales soared 75% in November

December 5

On the road to safety

December 4

SEWRPC’s challenge: Connect with public

TIF bill targets exemption trend

Governor Doyle Promotes Green Building Standards

Wausau ready to share water with nearby communities

December 2

'Road Rage' Case Highlights Cyclist Vs. Driver Tension

Waukesha postpones public meeting on Great Lakes water diversion application

Hotter planet means less on our plates

December 1


U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $280 Million for Streetcars
 

November 29

Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle

November 26

Smart Growth on track -

Most communities, counties will make state's Jan. 1 deadline

November 29

Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle

November 26

Smart Growth on track -

Most communities, counties will make state's Jan. 1 deadline

November 23

Port Washington OKs 'green' homes

Green Building for Cool Cities Project

November 17


Milwaukee's former planner embraces rail as key to urban development

Kenosha County will miss its Smart Growth deadline

November 16

Hearings on rules affecting Dane County shoreland properties are a moment to take a stand

Solar energy field remains strong in Wisconsin

November 14

Natural Resources Board modifies shoreland zoning standards

November 12

Campaign Contributions Greasing the Wheels for New Highway Construction?

November 9

Madison Gets New Transit Authority

November 6

Dane County Board OKs regional transit authority

Dane County Board passes RTA proposal after passionate debate

November 3

Transit ideas from other cities

Brown County to look at privatizing its planning department

October 30

EPA warns against rail sprawl

October 28

Milwaukee seeks louder city voice on local RTA board

Developers wait for direction from Dane County RTA

New county plan would reward developers who build near

transit stations.

Parking garages built for new development near a Metro station are going unused.

October 26

Two committees OK Dane County RTA creation, send issue to County Board

Governor Doyle Announces
$4.3 Million to
Support Solar Energy Technologies

October 25

National park designation sought for Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway

October 23

Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission seeks input on unmet transit needs in Racine County.

Paddock Lake to buy, raze flood-prone homes in the village

Solar outlook set to dim in 2010

October 22

State communities jumping on clean energy bandwagon

October 21

Funding to spark green energy programs

Wisconsin River ranked 38th nationally for most toxic discharge.

Wisconsin Legislature passes electronic waste bill

October 19

Calumet County to consider farmland preservation plan

October 18

Walker budget would cut back service to disabled transit riders

October 15

Dane County Board to again consider Regional Transit Authority

Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi urges federal officials to develop multistate high-speed passenger rail system


October 13

Wisconsin receives rest of stimulus energy funds

October 12

Milwaukee, other cities lack funds to publicize 2010 census

October 11

Battle over Chrysler plays out in Wisconsin town

October 7

Time for regional transit is now, advocates say

October 6

'Bus rapid transit' a commuter rail alternative

October 5

Time for Legislature

to Act on RTAs

October 4

Governor submits application for high speed rail

October 1

Sustainable Madison meetings set

July 22

Cycling enthusiasts say Madison's bike friendliness has gone a bit flat

Regional bus can connect central WI

Madison's Edgewater project prompts rival neighborhood group to form

Calumet County sets wind turbine moratorium after Supreme Court decision

Stimulus funding means a new ferry at Cassville crossing

July 21

Madison developer's $100 million hotel project would serve Monona Terrace

July 20

Secretary of WisDOT; A new emphasis is needed on passenger rail

High-speed train purchase first step in Madison-to-Milwaukee line

100-mile stretch of Hwy. 60 named a scenic byway

Zoo interchange project splits three cities

July 15

Unveiled: First American Made Streetcar in 60 Years

History is made as Lake Michigan water flows to New Berlin

Ex-Tower site redevelopment in Milwaukee will cost $34.5 million

July 14

Study: TIF districts underused in Wisconsin's largest cities

New website shows where livestock siting permits are required

Brown County sees cut in transportation aid

July 13

Additional state funding helps Superior pier project

July 12

Doyle to offer bus funding plan soon

July 9

Traffic Congestion Badly Hurts Wisconsin, Milwaukee Area -
Nationwide Study Shows Need for Public Transit

Regulators approve WI utility's wind farm in MN

PSC to consider plans for wind farm

July 8

Midwest Environmental Advocates wants delay on Pabst Farms air pollution permit

Apartments, retail space to replace Badger Bus depot

Environmentalists urge better wetlands protections

July 7

Water quality group receives $1.9M grant

Green Power wind project advances

Wisconsin wind power progress stalls

Just how close is Dane County to getting commuter rail?

ATC considers additional power-line projects

July 1

Vetoes won’t delay KRM aid application

Madison population up 10.7% from 2000 to 2008

June 30


What happened to Madison's Central Park? It may still be years away

Edgewater Hotel Proposal Is Environmental and Sprawl Test for Madison

Budget has good news, bad news for KRM rail

June 29

Legislature passes budget, KRM plans on track

Doyle signs budget, vetoes binding referendum on RTA tax

June 28

A new Madison living room: Massive Edgewater redevelopment proposed

June 26

MGE unveils public charging station for electric cars

June 18

Midwest, California front-runners for $8B in high-speed rail funds

June 17

WI Supreme Court backs Brookfield annexation

June 16

Stevens Point to study TIF impact

Shoreland zoning rule would expand DNR regulations

June 12

Wisconsin Democrats revive regional transit authority provision for Fox Cities

New KRM rental car fee may rise by $2

June 11

Chippewa Valley transit proposal put in state budget

Developers preparing to fight property tax plan

June 10

Proposed 'sensible' DNR shoreland zoning rules protect lakeshores

Capital Area Regional Planning Commission to rehear Mazomanie 200-acre development plan

Shoreline zoning changes get ready to leave dock

Midwest high-speed rail plan appears on track

Wisconsin officials propose big changes in shoreline building rules

DNR issues proposed shoreline zoning changes

Urban, rural views on commuter train aired

June 9

Developing renewable energy is a marathon, not a sprint

Getting Milwaukee water could be difficult

Students offer plan for a 'smarter' Eau Claire

Midwest governors group sets greenhouse gas goals

June 7

State's wind-power opportunities blowing away

June 6

Proposed change in land-conservation program a hot topic for hunters, anglers

Dane County cuts planning grants to local communities

June 5

Madison wants to cut auto traffic 25 percent by 2020

Obama names overseer for Great Lakes

Dane County will use grant money on green projects

June 3

RTAs Provide Transportation Options for Business and Employees

Thrive Announces Support for Creation of a Regional Transit Authority

Madison Plan Commission OKs major revamp of East Wash/First Street corner

June 2

County Grounds sale could help fund express buses, Walker says

New plans will be designed to save Brookfield farmhouse

June 1

Advocates push for passenger rail route through Fox Valley

May 30

City of Madison Eyes Union Corners Site

May 29

Bike To Work Week Starts
June 6

May 28

Students on tour for high speed rail

May 17

What's an RTA and how could it help Valley Transit?

May 11

In German Suburb, Life Goes On Without Cars

Send Wisconsin RTA plan back for speeding repair

 

   
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