Our state’s transportation priorities continue to fail vulnerable citizens. A new report by a national research group has found that Wisconsin is the deadliest state in the nation for older drivers. More than one in four fatal crashes in 2016 involved someone over 65. With Wisconsin fast becoming one of the oldest states in the […]
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1000 Friends, along with our partners WISPIRG, Sierra Club and WISDOM organized a day-long summit of community leaders working for a more equitable transportation system in Wisconsin on March 10, 2018. The goal of the summit was to build a stronger network of transit advocates and highlight a common message—the need for greater state investment in public transportation.
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In this issue of Landscapes: Regional Transit Authorities – Time to Reconsider. Capitol Update. Transportation Advocacy Around the State.
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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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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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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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