Every Hop Streetcar to Serve the Lakefront during Busy Summer Festival Season
F-Line route provides service to the lakefront without the need for transfers or the hassle of parking
Milwaukee – Milwaukee’s free streetcar The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, will once again be the easiest way to access the lakefront during Milwaukee’s busy summer festival season. From June 15 through August 31, all streetcars will operate along the F-Line, providing frequent service between downtown and Milwaukee’s lakefront without the need for transfers. No matter where along the route a passenger boards, their F-Line car will reach the Lakefront station inside The Couture, offering convenient access to numerous attractions, including the Summerfest grounds and its many festivals and events.
“With Summerfest kicking off next week, we’re entering Milwaukee’s busiest and most exciting time of year, and that extends to the streetcar as well,” Milwaukee Commissioner of Public Works Jerrel Kruschke said. “We continue to see more residents and visitors taking advantage of The Hop to reach the festival grounds while avoiding the hassle of parking. With the F-Line, riding the streetcar to summer festivals and events is easier than ever, as every car stops at our Lakefront station.”
The F-Line will replace The Hop’s regular operations beginning Monday, June 15, with service still beginning at 5 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. Hop festival season service will also feature extended service until 1 a.m. during many of the summer’s busiest festival nights:
Summer Extended Service Dates:
June 18-20, June 25-27, July 2-4 (Summerfest)
July 24-25 (German Fest)
August 14-15 (Irish Fest)
August 21-22 (Mexican Fiesta)
* On all extended service nights, the last northbound streetcar will depart Intermodal at 12:20 a.m. and depart the Lakefront at 12:30 a.m. The final southbound streetcar departs Burns Commons at 12:55 a.m.
With the F-Line, all northbound vehicles include the loop to the lakefront, while all southbound vehicles follow the usual route. Since all vehicles will serve all stations, passengers can board at any stop along the route and reach the Lakefront station without needing to transfer.
Even for festival-goers whose trip is not originating downtown, the streetcar is a convenient way to reach the Lakefront without the hassle of parking. From ramps and surface lots to metered (and in some cases free) street parking, there are countless options to park once downtown and then use The Hop’s free service to navigate the City or reach the festival grounds. For more information on parking along the route, visit www.thehopmke.com/parking. For more information on the F-Line, including a list of summer festivals and events easily accessible via streetcar, visit http://www.thehopmke.com/f-line.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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