$85 million airport expansion includes new gates, restaurant
The Dane County Regional Airport is planning a two-year, 90,000-square-foot expansion project to boost and expand service from Madison.
Transportation
Madison introduces first electric fire truck in North America
The city of Madison has unveiled the first-ever electric vehicle for municipal use from Appleton-based Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products.
Biden budget includes $80 million for BRT in Madison
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that President Biden’s 2022 budget includes $80 million for the construction of the Madison East-West bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
City and MMSD to provide summer bus passes for students
This summer, a new program from the city of Madison and the Madison Metropolitan School District will provide summer bus passes for all middle and high school students.
UW to partner with electric vehicle startup
Canoo, a California startup developing electric vans and trucks, will partner with the University of Wisconsin–Madison to create an electric propulsion research center on campus.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport adds more Florida routes
Southwest Airlines is continuing to expand service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with new nonstop flights to Miami beginning in June.
Stoughton ramps up chassis production, hires hundreds
As hefty tariffs are applied to certain Chinese imports, Stoughton Trailers LLC is rebuilding its chassis production line and hiring hundreds of employees.
The green in “going green” also refers to money
When the term green energy is used, it’s most often used in the context of the environmental benefits, but there also is an economic component — a strong economic component — because a clean environment is vital for business development.
Sun Country Airlines adds new nonstop routes from Madison, Milwaukee
Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines is launching 18 new nonstop routes, including one from Dane County Regional Airport and five from Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport.
JetBlue adds MKE flights
JetBlue announced plans to add flights from seven new cities to New York and Boston, including Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport.
Foxconn, state reach new agreement
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group has negotiated a new deal with Gov. Tony Evers for a scaled-back manufacturing facility in exchange for reduced tax breaks.
Harley-Davidson recalls over 31,000 motorcycles
Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is voluntarily recalling 31,000 Sportster motorcycles for headlight failures.
City leaders ponder pedestrian mall plan for State Street
Madison's Central Business Improvement District has announced a plan to remove the buses from State Street on weekends this summer and open up more space for pedestrians and outdoor dining.
BCycle launches Art Bike program
A special fleet of electric bikes will hit the streets in June as part of Madison BCycle’s Art Bike Program.
Monona Drive, Beltline ramps close until June
Madison Beltline interchange ramps at Monona Drive will be closed from April 19 until early June, prohibiting access to Monona Drive between the Beltline and Broadway.
Madison proposes $9.1 million south side parking garage
The city of Madison is hoping to build a $9.1 million parking garage for the Village on Park Mall.
15-year Amtrak plan proposes hub in Madison
A new map from Amtrak outlines rail service growth across the country, including more routes in Wisconsin.
‘Flex lane’ project to close two Beltline interchange ramps
Beginning Monday, two interchange ramps along the Beltline highway will be closing for three weeks as part of an ongoing improvement project from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Amtrak to resume Milwaukee-Chicago route
The line was temporarily replaced with buses in April 2020 due to low ridership.
U.S. 14 construction continues next week
Construction will resume March 22 on U.S. Highway 14 between Oregon and Madison and will affect at least one lane of traffic in each direction.
