Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’
Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Will Use Festivals-Oriented Route Through Summer
Line makes it easier to access lakefront, but slower to travel north.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hop’s Lines Will Merge For Easier Summerfest Service
'Festivals Line' will make it easier for first-time riders to get to lakefront.
May 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow
Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday
And at least one GOP congressman is already trying to stop it.
Oct 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens
City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29
New line will operate as a 'preview' until spring 2024, when The Couture's base opens.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year
But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor
Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar
The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant
But Beloit gets funds to build a bridge to a casino.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeking Grant For Streetcar Convention Center Extension
$33 million project could receive boost with $25 million in federal funds.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hop Returns To Full Service
After months of mechanical, staffing issues a full return, with extended hours during Summerfest
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Service Goes From Bad To Worse
Maintenance issue leaves it with just one vehicle running Monday, causing 40-minute waits.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?
Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Maintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule
Second time this year the streetcar system will operate with reduced schedule.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Congress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay
City officials admit project is behind schedule.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Returning To Full Schedule
The Hop to offer full service for first time since March 2020, welcome riders with "Hop Summer Nights."
Jul 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point
Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed
Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Dec 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?
Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hop Now Wears a Mask
"Spread the word, not the virus" is message in new rolling mask billboard.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
