Politics - Nov. 18, 2009
Clock is ticking for decision on Hoan Bridge
It's been a semi-charmed kind of life for the Hoan Bridge, the yellow-arched icon of Milwaukee's Lakefront. But time could be running out for the Hoan Bridge. Built in the early 1970s but not opened to traffic until 1977, the nearly two-mile span over the Milwaukee Harbor is in need of replacement or repair.
Tags: hoan bridge, interstate 794, lake parkway, bay view, lakefront, milwaukee harbor, jeff stone, WisDOT

Dining - April 8, 2009
Aladdin brings food to the Intermodal Station
In January 2008, I blogged about the need for coffee and dining options at Milwaukee's new $15.8 million Amtrak Depot / Intermodal Facility. Here's good news from a local restaurant with big flavors.
Tags: amtrak, aladdin, alaeddin, azmi, intermodal, st. paul, greyhound, light rail, stone creek, milwaukee public market, to go, wisdot, eric resch, bob bauman

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 28, 2008
Still no coffee at Amtrak (Twinkies, though)
Ald. Robet J. Bauman is blasting a decision to lease a 3,200-sq. ft. restaurant space at Milwaukee's Amtrak facility to a vending machine company.
Tags: robert bauman, amtrak, vending machines, WisDOT, Intermodal, coffee, Wilton Partners, transportation, Public Works Committee

Politics - Feb. 22, 2008
Bradley Center gets the I-94 signage shaft
Drive I-94 eastbound or westbound and you'll see signs for hundreds of restaurants, tourist locations, gas stations and other destinations. Why nothing for the Bradley Center?
Tags: Bradley Center, Marquette Interchange, WISDot, signage, I-94, Downtown Milwaukee

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 29, 2008
Where's the coffee and food at the new Amtrak station?
Why can't I get a real cup of coffee inside Milwaukee's shiny, new Amtrak station?
Tags: Amtrak, Intermodal, St. Paul, Greyhound, Light rail, Stone Creek, Starbucks, Milwaukee Public Market, to go, WISDOT, Eric Resch, Bob Bauman