Wisconsin Road Lovers Stuck in 1990
The Local Government Institute of Wisconsin has a new report out ( Filling Potholes: A New Look at Funding Local Transportation in Wisconsin ) that makes the case for funding Wisconsin Transportation. The problem is that the report they cite to highlight how much highway construction benefits the economy is from 1990.
“Cars First” is not a Progressive Policy Position.
So-called "Progressive" talk show host John “Sly” Sylvester doubled down on the “Cars First” rhetoric last Friday, flipping his rationale from “because we pay...
Transportation Budget up for Vote on Friday…
Late Update: Most transportation issues have been pushed off until next week. JFC ended up passing a motion with reduced cuts to the Stewardship...
Cracking the Conservative Transportation Frame
With a promised audit of WISDOT in the works, now is a good time to reflect on how conservatives on Wisconsin’s joint audit committee...
What the People of Wisconsin Want to Cut
I have brought up this poll before, but it is worth repeating as we brace for the Governor's Budget speech Tuesday at 4pm.
A November...
Mayor’s Bicycling Vision: “A” for effort, “C+” for Execution
Wednesday’s “Moving Bicycling Forward in Madison” Event was packed with supporters of better bicycling infrastructure for Madison. On the surface, Mayor Soglin hit the right...
Will Scott Walker Choose Superhighway Socialism?
Scott Walker will be delivering his third State of the State address tonight at 7pm. Infrastructure is among the five priorities he has been...
$25 State Bike Fee Possible
A followup question from Rep. Nygren to the DOT about raising fees on bicyclists has been answered in a recent Legislative Fiscal Bureau Paper...
Scott Walker’s Next Bomb?
Coming soon but conveniently after the conclusion of state elections, Scott Walker will announce his plan for state infrastructure spending. While his administration has been tight-lipped about what the plan contains, there are hints of the general direction it will take.
It’s Time to Maximize the Return on State Highway Spending
With Wisconsin’s State Senate flipping back to Republican control, Scott Walker is now has a clear path to implement his agenda. Walker has stated...
Stop Wasteful Highway Expansions, No New Transportation Taxes, Fix Local Roads First
Concerned Residents of Cities, Towns Traveling to Capitol to Tell Gov. Walker:
Stop Wasteful Highway Expansions, No New Transportation Taxes, Fix Local Roads First
FOR IMMEDIATE...
Maybe Republicans Will Come Round on Global Warming Now?
The record-setting heat we have been experiencing this week may actually help convince Republicans to change their stance on global warming. It is not...