PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND WATERWAYS REVIEW BOARD
TL;DR
The Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board met to discuss major transit projects in the Milwaukee area, including Rapid Bus Transit routes and potential commuter rail services between Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee. The meeting focused on improving regional transportation connectivity and exploring new public transit options.
Key Decisions
- North-South and East-West Rapid Bus Transit Projects Discussed
- Intercity Rail Projects with Amtrak and WisDot Under Review
- Dedicated Transit Service to Major Venues Discussed
- Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Service Under Consideration
Agenda
- Call to Order at 10:01 AM
- Roll call.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Communication from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) & the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), regarding the North-South and East-West Rapid Bus Rapid Transit projects.
- Communication from Amtrak and WisDot relative to planned and potential intercity rail projects in Wisconsin.
- Communication from Milwaukee County Transit System regarding dedicated transit service to major traffic generators such as Summerfest and American Family Field.
- Communication from SEWRPC, WisDot and private operators regarding Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee commuter rail service.
- Meeting adjourned at 12:24 pm Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
- This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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