Saturday, January 15, 2011

Paving more paradise for parking


Department of Natural Resorces

Observers have reported wildlife at the wetland located at Highway 41 and Lombardi Ave., including sandhill cranes and five adult geese.

Walker's wetland bill is criticizedA bill proposed this week by Gov. Scott Walker to sidestep a Department of Natural Resources' review of a wetland at a Green Bay-area retail project is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists while also signaling his willingness to use his powers to advance his economic agenda.

The legislation would allow a developer to fill a small wetland for a retail sporting goods store at Highway 41 and Lombardi Ave.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Public Transportation Riders Saved an Additional $400 This Year, With an Average Annual Savings of $9,581

APTA Media Center
Public Transportation Riders Saved an Additional $400 This Year, With an Average Annual Savings of $9,581: "Washington, DC - Heading into the end of the year public transportation riders have a little more money in their pockets. As gas prices rise this holiday season, switching from driving to riding public transportation is a proven way for individuals to cut monthly and yearly transportation costs, while also reducing their carbon footprint"

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Lee Holloway is running for Milwaukee County Executive « Milwaukee Transit Riders Union


Lee Holloway is running for Milwaukee County Executive « Milwaukee Transit Riders Union: "Mr. Holloway is a member of the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority and an outspoken proponent of finding a dedicated source of funding to stabilize the Milwaukee County Transit System. According to his website (www.holloway2011.com )
he will restore at least some of the bus service that was cut under former County Executive Scott Walker."