Trolleys vs Busses
A recent article in the Isthmus by Vikki Kratz about the Mayor suggesting that we pay for his street car proposal with local funds...
Low income bus pass program Now Available!
One bus pass per family for $27.50 . . . If you get food stamps and can pick it up during normal working hours....
Madison Metro: Dream Big!
With all the talk about trolleys and trains and regional transportation authorities, it seems that the Madison Bus system is being ignored. Well,...
Offical Word: Council will NOT decide bus fares on Tuesday – only Hearing date.
The official word from the City Attorney. And we're lucky, see the note about paratransit users below.From: May, MichaelSent: Thursday, January 15, 2009...
The Future of the Bus System: April is a BIG month!
The Long Range Metro Committee report is about to be released and needs input and the annual improvements/cuts hearing is coming up as well....
An agenda for the City
This spring's elections need to be about more than water, trolleys and taxes. Yes, our water needs to be safe to...
Bus Fare $1.75 – No Low Income Rider Fare
Well, after more public testimony, several motions, much confusion and about 2 hours of debate they settled on $1.75.I missed the motion to reconsider....
The "As Long as I’m Awake" Council Recap
Well, I just got home at 2:00 . . . and it's not cuz we were at the bar!We probably should have known that...
What’d I miss? Mayor to Appeal TPC Decision?
So, when the council authorizes spending that doesn't happen . . . what happens? If we can't raise the bus fares and...
Council Recap – The Rest of the Meeting
Continued . . . .BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS#40 SHERMAN TERRACE WATER MAINSRobert Schniker - support - passes on speakingRichard Meyer - Sherman Terrace was...
The Regional Transportation Authority Language revealed!!
Here's the changes made to that ever elusive Mayor's version of the RTA resolution. It's not yet available in Legistar as of the...
Bus Fare Increase and Public Hearing
Monday is the big day for Madison Metro. Will they raise the fares and make those with the least among us pay the...