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New Business, ScooterCabs, Helps Eliminate Drunk Driving

Submitted by Susie Taylor on Thursday, January 26th, 5:38 pm
New Business, ScooterCabs, Helps Eliminate Drunk Driving

ScooterCabs, a local business created by three University of Wisconsin-Madison grads, aims to provide an affordable alternative to taking a taxi home or driving under the influence. 

The service was created as an extra option for patrons that drive out to a bar or restaurant and have a few too many drinks.  The concept is similar to a taxi, except for one fundamental difference; the taxi is now the patron’s own vehicle.  There is no longer a need for patrons to abandon their vehicle at the bar or restaurant to make it home safely.

"With Wisconsin’s high rates of drunk driving, Madison seemed to have a need for this type of service," said owner Justin Sisley, "but even for the majority of people who would make the responsible decision to call a cab, our service provides a much more convenient option for them.  No more waiting around for a friend or cab to take you back to your car in the morning."

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Temporary Road Closure Scheduled On Friday

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 12:51pm
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled On Friday

On Friday, Jan. 27, Landgraf Construction will be using a crane and flatbed to assist in construction. The work will require the closing of the 200 block of West Lakelawn Place.

Motorists are encouraged to use different routes to avoid delay during this project.

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Madison To Declare Snow Emergency

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 4:42pm
Madison To Declare Snow Emergency

The city of Madison is declaring a snow emergency for Friday night and Saturday night, according to the city's website.

All people who park on the street throughout the entire city must abide by the alternate-side parking regulations.This includes the downtown Isthmus area where the snow emergency will be in effect. The parking restrictions will be 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on both nights, city officials said.

Crews will continue to plow and sand the main arterials, the main connector streets, streets around the hospitals and schools and Madison Metro Bus Routes throughout the rest of the day and all evening.

The main routes have been sanding and plowed since the storm started early this morning, city officials said. Crews have been on the 30 main routes since 8 a.m. on Friday.

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Miller Lite, Metro Bus To Offer New Year's Free Rides

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 2:20pm
Miller Lite, Metro Bus To Offer New Year's Free Rides

The Miller Lite Free Rides are returning to Madison this New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31.

Miller Lite is teaming up with Madison Metro Transit to provide free bus service on many routes throughout the Madison area from 7 p.m. until 3:30 a.m..

The safe transportation alternative is open to everyone celebrating the New Year and who wants to take a responsible approach.

Now in its 18th year in Madison, the program serves as a timely reminder for people to plan ahead for a safe ride home and never drive drunk.

For detailed route and schedule information, call 1-800-FREE-RIDES (1-800-373-3743), text “NYE” to 90464 or visit www.MillerLiteFreeRides.com.

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Closure Set For 200 Block Of W. Lakelawn Place

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Monday, December 19th, 5:05 pm

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Landgraf Construction will be using a crane and flatbed to assist in construction.

This will require the closing of the 200 block of W. Lakelawn Place on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Motorists are encouraged to use different routes to avoid delay during this project.

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City Launches Real-Time Parking Information For Internet, Mobile Devices

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, December 16th, 2011, 4:07pm
City Launches Real-Time Parking Information For Internet, Mobile Devices

The city of Madison Parking Utility is launching a new application that will give motorists the ability to access real-time parking availability data for six of their downtown facilities on the web or from a mobile phone.

The city said the tecnhology will make it easier to find a parking space during high demand periods such as special events.

Now motorists will be able to access real-time parking data which is updated every minute. Any device that that can access www.cityofmadison.com/currentparkingavailability can use the real-time data. 

Following are the city of Madison Parking Utility Downtown facilities providing data:

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Madison Budget Saves From Lack Of Snow

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Monday, December 12th, 8:13 pm
Madison Budget Saves From Lack Of Snow

A snow-free December has helped Madison's budget after major storms earlier this year had city leaders concerned.

No major storms have hit Madison this season, unlike in recent years, when several inches of snow were already on the ground.

It's good news for the city, because the city budgets for five major storms per calendar year -- and four of those storms socked Madison in January and February, Mayor Paul Soglin said.

"There just isn't a lot of room left (in the budget)," Soglin said. "We've got enough money for one more storm, and that's it."

City planners dipped into the reserve fund to cover snow removal costs in 2009 and 2010, but the lack of December snow means fewer costs.

Two storms -- one that dumped 4 inches of snow and another 8 inches -- had fallen in Madison by this time a year ago. Big storms cost an average of $300,000 to clean up, said Chris Kelley, the city's streets operations manager.

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