Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

Transportation: Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday
Transportation

Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday

And at least one GOP congressman is already trying to stop it.

Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens

Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens

City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29

New line will operate as a 'preview' until spring 2024, when The Couture's base opens.

Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year

Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year

But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.

Transportation: Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor
Transportation

Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor

Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar

Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar

The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Eyes on Milwaukee

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?

Transportation: Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant
Transportation

Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant

But Beloit gets funds to build a bridge to a casino.

Transportation: Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Transportation

Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens

Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.

Transportation: City Seeking Grant For Streetcar Convention Center Extension
Transportation

City Seeking Grant For Streetcar Convention Center Extension

$33 million project could receive boost with $25 million in federal funds.

The Hop Returns To Full Service

The Hop Returns To Full Service

After months of mechanical, staffing issues a full return, with extended hours during Summerfest

Transportation: Streetcar Service Goes From Bad To Worse
Transportation

Streetcar Service Goes From Bad To Worse

Maintenance issue leaves it with just one vehicle running Monday, causing 40-minute waits.

Transportation: Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?
Transportation

Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?

Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.

Transportation: Maintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule
Transportation

Maintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule

Second time this year the streetcar system will operate with reduced schedule.

Transportation: Congress Extends Streetcar Grant
Transportation

Congress Extends Streetcar Grant

Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City officials admit project is behind schedule.

Transportation: Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Transportation

Streetcar Study Draws Controversy

Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.

Transportation: Streetcar Returning To Full Schedule
Transportation

Streetcar Returning To Full Schedule

The Hop to offer full service for first time since March 2020, welcome riders with "Hop Summer Nights."

Transportation: Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Transportation

Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved

Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.

Transportation: City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point
Transportation

City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point

Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.

Transportation: First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed
Transportation

First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed

Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.

Plats and Parcels: Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening
Plats and Parcels

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening

Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.

Transportation: Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?
Transportation

Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?

Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.

Transportation: The Hop Now Wears a Mask
Transportation

The Hop Now Wears a Mask

"Spread the word, not the virus" is message in new rolling mask billboard.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?

City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.

Transportation: SUV Driver Runs Into The Hop
Transportation

SUV Driver Runs Into The Hop

Driver crossed travel lanes turning south onto Broadway. First collision with moving vehicle.

Transportation: Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
Transportation

Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually

System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.

Thanks A Million, Hop Riders!

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