PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND WATERWAYS REVIEW BOARD
TL;DR
The Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board met to discuss potential cuts to Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes and explore funding challenges for regional transit systems. The meeting primarily focused on examining communication from regional planning commissions about transit funding and potential service reductions.
Key Decisions
- Transit Route Funding Review Discussed
- Regional Transit Funding Analysis Under Review
Agenda
- Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM
- Meeting adjourned at 11:34 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
- Communication from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and Wisconsin Policy Forum regarding proposed cuts in Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes, funding for transit systems in the United States, including regional transit authorities and dedicated funding sources including dedicated sales tax.
- This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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