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Airports and Transportation
The Wisconsin DOT wants your thoughts on the Beltline
Your input could help shape the future of Madison’s busiest road.
May 21, 2024 02:54 PM
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Jonathan Shipley
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Airports and Transportation
The rundown on Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit system
Calling all commuters. We’re diving into the details regarding Madison Metro’s new BRT system.
May 8, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
Things are chugging along for an Amtrak station in Madison
The city has identified eight potential locations for a train station.
April 29, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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We’re helping you navigate the Dane County Regional Airport
To help make your entire process at the Dane County Regional Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 17 nonstop flights.
February 14, 2024
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Staff
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Airports and Transportation
Madison Metro Transit rider resources
The latest on Metro Transit, and how to best navigate and prepare for upcoming changes.
January 17, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
Madison is on track for some railroading adventure
Madison is on track to have an Amtrak station. In the meantime, trains abound.
December 11, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Airports and Transportation
Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit project is moving along
Madison just received a $110.6 million dollar grant for public transportation.
November 17, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Airports and Transportation
What’s new and what’s to come at the Dane County Regional Airport
Check out the new and improved Dane County Regional Airport including more gates, flights, and amenities.
June 16, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
Madison Metro Transit Network Redesign
June 6, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Weber
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Airports and Transportation
Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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