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Hop Summer Nights Returns for a Fourth Season
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Hop Summer Nights Returns for a Fourth Season

Streetcars riders invited to cool down with free ‘hopsicles’ from Pete’s Pops and live jazz from JL Russell and Smoothwalk

The Hop Returns to Regular M-Line and L-Line Service Aug. 11
The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest
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The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest

Combined route will operate until 1 a.m. and provide more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11
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The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11

The streetcar’s first new extension to begin operating seven days per week and provide service to the lakefront via the new transit concourse inside the Couture

Hop Summer Nights Returns for a Third Season
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Hop Summer Nights Returns for a Third Season

Streetcars riders invited to cool down with free ‘hopsicles’ from Pete’s Pops and live jazz from JL Russell and Smoothwalk

Hop Ridership Surges During Busy Festival Weekend
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Hop Ridership Surges During Busy Festival Weekend

Over 18,000 passengers rode the streetcar to reach Bastille Days, the H-D Homecoming Festival and other Milwaukee destinations last weekend

The Hop Announces Expanded Service for Busy Festival Weekend
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The Hop Announces Expanded Service for Busy Festival Weekend

Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. Friday/Saturday nights; provide more frequent service Saturday

The Hop Announces Extended Service Hours During Summerfest
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The Hop Announces Extended Service Hours During Summerfest

Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. to accommodate festivalgoers staying until closing

The Hop Returning to Regular Hours and Service Levels Aug. 1
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The Hop Returning to Regular Hours and Service Levels Aug. 1

Streetcar to welcome back riders with ‘Hop Summer Nights’ featuring free live music, free ‘hopsicles’ and free chances to win a great downtown prize package

The Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative
Update Regarding Hop Operations
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Update Regarding Hop Operations

 

Update Regarding Hop Operations
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Update Regarding Hop Operations

 

The Hop and Beechwood Sales and Service Partner on Inaugural ‘Hops and Stops’ Event
The Hop Unveils CityPost Smart Kiosk Initiative
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The Hop Unveils CityPost Smart Kiosk Initiative

Digital kiosks to provide real-time arrival information and other civic amenities while generating revenue to support streetcar operations

Thanks A Million, Hop Riders!
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Thanks A Million, Hop Riders!

The streetcar to celebrate its 1,000,000th rider this week by handing out $1,000,000 worth of discounts to businesses along the route

The Hop Announces Holiday Hours for Christmas and New Year’s
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The Hop Announces Holiday Hours for Christmas and New Year’s

The Everstream Holiday Hop remains a festive, fun and free way to access holiday activities throughout downtown

Everstream Providing Free Fares for Hop Riders this Holiday Season
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Everstream Providing Free Fares for Hop Riders this Holiday Season

Fiber network provider furthers investment in Milwaukee through streetcar partnership including a festive holiday-themed streetcar debuting this month

Hoppy Birthday!
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Hoppy Birthday!

The Hop to celebrate its first year of service with free public event on Friday, Nov. 1

The Hop to Provide Expanded Service During Doors Open
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The Hop to Provide Expanded Service During Doors Open

Over 40 Doors Open sites within a few blocks of the route; Milwaukee Downtown Public Service Ambassadors to hand out Hop giveaways on the streetcar during the event

Statement from The Hop Regarding Ridership
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Statement from The Hop Regarding Ridership

Statement from The Hop:

Real-Time Vehicle Information Now Available to Hop Riders
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Real-Time Vehicle Information Now Available to Hop Riders

TransLoc Rider app provides real-time positioning of streetcars and next vehicle arrival estimates for all stations along the route

The Hop Announces Holiday Hours for Christmas and New Year’s
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The Hop Announces Holiday Hours for Christmas and New Year’s

Extended service to be offered New Year’s Eve with vehicles operating until 2 a.m.

The Hop Announces November Ridership Data
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The Hop Announces November Ridership Data

76,125 – Total rides during November

Grand Hop-ening Weekend: By The Numbers
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Grand Hop-ening Weekend: By The Numbers

16,409 Hop rides taken during the Grand Hop-ening.

The Hop to Adjust Service in Honor of Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade
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The Hop to Adjust Service in Honor of Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade

Streetcars to display a ‘Thank a Veteran’ message throughout the weekend

The Hop Announces ‘Grand Hop-ening’ Schedule of Events
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The Hop Announces ‘Grand Hop-ening’ Schedule of Events

Activities to engage the entire community slated for Nov. 2-4

‘Hop-able’ Open House Slated for October 10
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‘Hop-able’ Open House Slated for October 10

Special event designed to showcase The Hop’s accessibility features

Hop On, Milwaukee!
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Hop On, Milwaukee!

Passenger service to begin with a ‘Grand Hop-ening’ celebration Nov. 2-4

The Hop and the Wisconsin Bike Fed to Host ‘HopSmart’ Ride Through Downtown Milwaukee
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The Hop and the Wisconsin Bike Fed to Host ‘HopSmart’ Ride Through Downtown Milwaukee

The ride will begin at 6:00 p.m. at The Hop’s Operations and Maintenance Facility.

Hop Streetcars, Maintenance Facility Open to Public at ‘Doors Open’ Sept. 22-23 in Advance of Operations Starting Later This Fall
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Hop Streetcars, Maintenance Facility Open to Public at ‘Doors Open’ Sept. 22-23 in Advance of Operations Starting Later This Fall

Visitors Can Walk Inside Stationary Streetcars Both Days and Visit Facility on Sept. 23