Federal Gas Tax Suspension Considered: Here's How Much WI Drivers Would Save

Drivers in Wisconsin are still paying elevated prices at the pump as national debate grows over whether federal and state gas taxes.

3 Wisconsin Suburbs Named Among Nation's 'Burnout Belts'

A new ranking looked at where long, stressful commutes are quietly eating into drivers' mornings and evenings.

States With High Fertility Rates May Get More DOT Cash: Where WI Ranks

U.S. states producing more babies may soon get more federal transportation funding amid historically low birth rates.

Best/Worst Times To Get Out Of Milwaukee For The Holidays

AAA worked with data insights company INRIX to determine the best and worst times to get out of town for the 10-day holiday period.

Labor Day Travel 2023: When To Hit The Road In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Labor Day road trippers will pay over $3.50 per gallon of gas.

Milwaukee Pulls Electric Buses From Service Temporarily After Recall

A recall for batteries used by buses on the Connect 1 Bus Rapid Transit line caused officials to pull the vehicles out of service for now.

Schedule Changes Set For Milwaukee Bus Routes Before M-Card Phased Out

August will bring schedule changes for several Milwaukee County Transit System routes using rider and driver feedback, officials said.

July 4th Traffic: When Is The Best Time To Get Out Of Milwaukee?

Wisconsin transportation officials noted most road construction will pause over the July 4th weekend, though some delays may be expected.

Wisconsin State Fair Bringing Partial Closures On Hank Aaron Trail

Traffic on parts of the Hank Aaron State Trail in West Allis will face detours when the Wisconsin State Fair takes place in early August.

3 Destinations Are Most Popular For Milwaukee's New Bus Rapid Transit

Milwaukee County Transit System officials said they saw positive ridership numbers in the first week of the city's new bus rapid transit.

Memorial Day Travel 2023: When Wisconsin Roads Will Be Busiest

Traffic on Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and Chicago could reach peak levels on Memorial Day as travelers hit the road to visit family.

Memorial Day Travel 2023: When To Get Out Of The Milwaukee Area

Traffic on Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and could peak Monday night as travelers are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day.

Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Debuts In June, Other Routes Changing

The Gold Line will be discontinued when Milwaukee debuts its new bus rapid transit line down Wisconsin Avenue in June, officials said.

Motorcyclist Hospitalized In Downtown Milwaukee Interstate 43 Crash

Southbound lanes of Interstate 43 were briefly closed in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon after a single motorcycle crash, police said.

New Milwaukee Bus Fare System 'WisGo' Goes Into Effect Saturday

Officials also announced plans for the Waukesha Metro to accept transfers from WisGo cards in an effort to streamline regional transit.

Milwaukee Buses Offering Free Fare Friday Night For St. Patrick's Day

Milwaukee County Transit System buses will have free fare on Friday night starting at 6 p.m. as part of a program for St. Patrick's Day.

Daily Bus Fare Caps Being Rolled Out In Milwaukee County This Spring

The new fare capping system will prevent bus riders who use the WisGO system from paying more than $4 in a day for rides, MCTS said.

Southwest Makes Amends For Meltdown: What Wisconsin Travelers Can Do

After a recent holiday transit meltdown for Southwest Airlines impacted flights in Milwaukee, the carrier is offering amends.

Southwest Plane Forced To Land In Milwaukee Due To Mechanical Concerns

The possible mechanical issues occurred amid a turbulent week for the carrier, marked by hundreds of canceled flights.

National Avenue Off-Ramp From I-43 North Closes After Semi Overturns

A semi carrying a load of scrap metal overturned causing a closure for the National Avenue off-ramp from Interstate 43, authorities said.

Gas Price Averages In WI Lower Than A Year Ago

Diesel prices, however, remain higher than they were a year ago around this time, according to AAA.

Critics Challenge Latest DOT Plan For Milwaukee East-West Freeway Reconstruction

The department has scheduled public hearings in Milwaukee on the plan on Dec. 12 and Dec. 14.

State Affirms Desire To Widen I-94 In Milwaukee Amid Local Pushback

Wisconsin transportation officials on Friday re-affirmed a proposal to widen Milwaukee's Interstate 94 east-west corridor to eight lanes.

Wisconsin Drivers Among The Most Confrontational In America: Report

A recent report from Forbes Advisor put Wisconsin among the top 15 states with the most confrontational drivers.

Rollover Crash Closes Southbound Lanes On Interstate 794

Southbound lanes of Interstate 794 Lake Parkway were closed at Howard Avenue because of a crash around 6 a.m. Thursday, authorities said.

Traffic Open Again After Shooting On Interstate 94 West In Milwaukee

All lanes are open after a person was injured by gunfire on the westbound portion of the highway, officials said.

Milwaukee County Buses Transfer To New Fare Collection App

Friday was the last day to use the old app. The new MCTS app comes as part of a wider overhaul of fare collection.

Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Jumped 85% in 1st Half Of 2021: Report

The increase of people killed by cars while walking across the U.S. has been "completely unacceptable," a highway safety expert said.

Most Freeway Flyer Buses Will Remain Suspended: MCTS

Service for most Milwaukee County Transit System Freeway Flyer buses will remain suspended until further notice, MCTS said.

Plow Truck Flips Over At MKE Airport: Minor Injuries, No Delays

A driver had minor injuries after an airport plow truck turned on its side at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, officials said.

Gas Prices Continue To Climb In Wisconsin, Across U.S.

Wisconsin drivers still can't find relief at the pump as prices climb in the Badger State and across the U.S.

Marquette Interchange Among Top 100 U.S. Traffic Bottlenecks

Interstate 94 and 794 at Interstate 43 are among the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country, researchers said.

New Fare System Coming For Milwaukee County Transit Buses

A new fare collection system is coming to MCTS in the fall to replace the current app and M-Card system, according to an MCTS news release.

Mitchell Interchange Opens After Semi Rollover Crash

A driver had minor injuries as an overturned semi truck closed the freeway from Interstate 41 to Interstate 94.

General Mitchell Delays: WI Flights Grounded By Omicron Variant

Several flights in Milwaukee and Madison have been cancelled within the past 24 hours.

Christmas 2021’s Best, Worst Times To Travel In Southeast WI

More than 109 million people plan to travel over the holidays this year, a 34 percent increase from 2020, according to a AAA report.

No Serious Injuries In Massive Car Pileup In Western Wisconsin

No deaths or serious injuries were reported by Wisconsin State Patrol after nearly 40 vehicles were in scattered crashes near Eau Claire.

Over A Dozen Crashes Along I-94 Monday Morning: Sheriff

There have been over a dozen car accidents on Milwaukee area roads. Authorities say to slow down amid snowy conditions.

Ramp Reopens On Mitchell Interchange, After Trailer Blocks Lanes

The west-to-northbound on ramp is open after a jackknifed semi-truck trailer blocked all lanes.

I-94 Expansion: Coalition Suggests 'Fix At Six' Alternative

An alternative to expanding a segment of I-94 in Milwaukee, which includes a new transit system, was proposed by a coalition this week.