Construction for Bus Rapid Transit, or B-R-T, is officially underway. In an informational meeting on Tuesday, Transit officials outlined the plans for the next year of construction for the first […]
Mayoral Candidates Share Sharp Words at Debate
With the spring general election just three weeks away, candidates were heated at last night’s mayoral debate, tackling housing and zoning, the city’s budget deficit, Madison schools, and public transit. […]
Candidates Tackle Housing, Public Safety in First Mayoral Debate
The three candidates appearing on the ballot in the February primary election for Madison Mayor met for the first time last night for a debate hosted by multiple west side […]
Breaking Ground on Bus Rapid Transit
Improving the speed of buses across the city is part of a strategy intended to keep pace with rapid population growth in Madison, one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Over the last decade, the city’s added more than 36,000 residents, and that growth isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon.
Plan Commission Approves Amendment to TOD Overlay Districts
The city’s Plan Commission has approved a plan to increase housing density and allow more flexibility around zoning requirements along the city’s bus lines. In practice, the proposal would allow […]
TOD Districts Aim to Make Madison More Pedestrian-Friendly
With Bus Rapid Transit now just around the corner, Madison officials are looking for ways to make the city more pedestrian friendly. One idea? A new overlay district that would […]
