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Month: January 2020

Are Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Benefits Worth the Risks?
City Life

Are Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Benefits Worth the Risks?

January 27, 2020February 10, 2020

Most City of Madison officials have billed the city’s upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as an important method to increase city-wide sustainability. However, variables

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City Life

Madison Commons Media Digest, January 26, 2020

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020

Madison and Dane County Madison begins program to help low-income families offset city’s $40 wheel tax,  Dean Mosiman, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 25. Foes urge Dane

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The Bus Stops Here: For a Capped Commute Card
City Life

The Bus Stops Here: For a Capped Commute Card

January 20, 2020

Starting in 2020, Metro’s Commute Card for Business will be capped every month at the cost of the regular Unlimited Ride Pass. What is a

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January 2020 Backyard Heroes
City Life

January 2020 Backyard Heroes

January 20, 2020

Community Shares, a partner of Madison Commons, recognizes two volunteers each month. The volunteers come from Community Shares’ member groups and are selected for their

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Madison Commons Media Digest, January 19, 2020

January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

Madison and Dane County Zoo Director looks ahead after split with former fundraising partner, Judy Davidoff, Isthmus, Jan. 16. Madison public golf courses need investments of

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City Life

Madison Commons Media Digest, January 12, 2020

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020

Madison and Dane County Novel financing approach may help city absorb town of Madison, Dean Mosiman, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 12. Changes aimed at making city

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City Life

Madison Commons Media Digest, January 5, 2020

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

Welcome to 2020.  Hoping for a good year in Madison, Dane Co. and Wisconsin. Madison and Dane County Private Dane County Board ‘chairs meetings’ raise

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