A Milwaukee "Joblines" bus that connects workers to businesses. Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

RTAs: An Obvious Solution to Workforce Woes

Businesses across Wisconsin are struggling to find workers. A lack of reliable public transportation options has left qualified workers in Milwaukee and other regions of the state unable to travel to well-paying jobs in nearby communities. It’s reached a point where WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross has announced plans to develop a pilot program with non-profit […]

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Minneapolis light rail system, funded by an RTA, connects thousands of people to jobs every day.

The top 5 reasons why we need RTAs in 2018

You’ve all heard of the cash crunch that the state is in and how we’re struggling to maintain our transportation infrastructure. Politicians have been recently exploring different ways to fund our roads and public transit systems. One solution that hasn’t gotten much attention is the creation of Regional Transportation Authorities or RTA.

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The Dangers of Autobesity

By Steve Hiniker, former Executive Director, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Face it. We have a driving problem, and it’s killing us. We are addicted to driving, and we are in denial about it. We lash out at those who bring it to our attention and label them as “anti-car.” Unfortunately, that is about as constructive as labeling a doctor as “anti-food” if that doctor recommends a diet.

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Climate Forward: A New Road Map for Wisconsin’s Climate and Energy Future

1000 Friends contributed to the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters report – Climate Forward: A New Road Map for Wisconsin’s Climate and Energy Future In mid-2012, the Wisconsin Academy initiated a project to examine Wisconsin’s climate and energy future. The fruit of this project is Climate Forward: A New Road Map for Wisconsin’s Climate and […]

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WisDOT asks feds to withdraw approvals for I94 EW, huge win for Milwaukee and state taxpayers

WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross sent a letter to the United States Department of Transportation this week, asking the federal agency to rescind support for the expansion of Interstate 94 East-West in Milwaukee. This is likely to kill the project in the short-term, and force both agencies to go back to the drawing board and study more options to address congestion, and safety along the corridor.

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