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 JanneneShould 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 JanneneMaintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule
Second time this year the streetcar system will operate with reduced schedule.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCongress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay
City officials admit project is behind schedule.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Study Draws Controversy
Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar 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 JanneneSouthside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity 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 JanneneFirst Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed
Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening
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Dec 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneShould Milwaukee Stop The Hop?
Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Hop Now Wears a Mask
"Spread the word, not the virus" is message in new rolling mask billboard.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneIs A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSUV Driver Runs Into The Hop
Driver crossed travel lanes turning south onto Broadway. First collision with moving vehicle.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThanks 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
Feb 19th, 2020 by The HopWe Energies Will Sponsor Streetcar
4th sponsor streetcar has attracted, $100,000 deal during DNC not finalized.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Ridership Up in January Versus 2019
The Hop records better ridership in January, buoyed by warmer weather.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Ridership Up in December
System outpaces November ridership and annual estimates.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneRidership Falls for The Hop
Begins 2nd year of operation with November ridership down from November 2018.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe “Holiday Hop” Streetcar Debuts
Santa hops a ride to City Hall tree lighting ceremony.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNo money for police, lead hazard issues or infrastructure, but let’s pump up the streetcar we can’t afford
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski November 1, 2019
Nov 1st, 2019 by Ald. Tony ZielinskiCity Lands Second Streetcar Sponsor
Everstream, business internet provider, joins Potawatomi in backing The Hop.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneEverstream 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
Nov 1st, 2019 by The HopStreetcar Ridership Drops with Temperature
Doors Open Milwaukee boosted ridership, but overall Sunday traffic continues to sag.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Hop Records 80,113 Rides in August
Third best month on record, but down from July high.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene