Transportation

State of Wisconsin secures $140 million federal rail grant

Funding will update trains that serve Amtrak routes

Dane County Board approves contract for airport master plan

Board approves $5.8 million contract with engineering firm

Redesign of Madison’s Milwaukee Street expected to increase traffic safety

The city’s Transportation Commission unanimously approved the plans, citing anticipated growth along the major east-west corridor

Fitchburg cancels Flock contract

City becomes the latest to sever relationship with license plate reader firm

FAA approves Madison airport noise compatibility program

The approval makes the Madison airport eligible for federal noise mitigation funds

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop service from Milwaukee to Panama City, Florida

The addition will offer seasonal service between Milwaukee and Panama City on Saturdays from March 13 through April 3

Frontier Airlines working with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027

United Airlines, American Airlines and more use SpaceX for Wi-Fi

Delta Air Lines expects airfare to stay high in 2026

Delta also had a strong second quarter, with revenue coming in at $17.67 billion versus the $17.53 billion that was expected

Used EVs rising in price

Used EV prices rose 12% when compared to June 2025. Non-EVs rose 1.7% during the same time

Wisconsin DOJ reaches $275K settlement with Enbridge

The state of Wisconsin alleged that a valve component of Enbridge's Line 13 failed at Fort Atkinson, causing diluent to leak from the pipeline