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
Is 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 Jannene
SUV Driver Runs Into The Hop
Driver crossed travel lanes turning south onto Broadway. First collision with moving vehicle.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Feb 19th, 2020 by The Hop
We Energies Will Sponsor Streetcar
4th sponsor streetcar has attracted, $100,000 deal during DNC not finalized.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Up in January Versus 2019
The Hop records better ridership in January, buoyed by warmer weather.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Up in December
System outpaces November ridership and annual estimates.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ridership Falls for The Hop
Begins 2nd year of operation with November ridership down from November 2018.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The “Holiday Hop” Streetcar Debuts
Santa hops a ride to City Hall tree lighting ceremony.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No 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 Zielinski
City Lands Second Streetcar Sponsor
Everstream, business internet provider, joins Potawatomi in backing The Hop.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Nov 1st, 2019 by The Hop
Streetcar Ridership Drops with Temperature
Doors Open Milwaukee boosted ridership, but overall Sunday traffic continues to sag.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture 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 Jannene
City 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 Radio
The Hop Records 80,113 Rides in August
Third best month on record, but down from July high.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 16, 2019
Aug 16th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019
Aug 14th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
July Was The Hop’s Best Month Yet
Events along the route, led by Bastille Days, boost ridership numbers to over 3,300 daily rides.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding streetcar expansion
"Today’s decision makes it far more difficult for those benefits to ever fully reach the residents of Bronzeville, Walker’s Point and all of our other great neighborhoods."
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Mayor Tom Barrett
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bastille Days Caps Record-Setting Run for Hop Ridership
Streetcar averaging 3,821 riders per day since Summerfest kicked off June 26
Jul 16th, 2019 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Gambling Taxpayer Dollars on the Streetcar? Milwaukee is NOT Las Vegas
Statement of Aldermen Tony Zielinski, Bob Donovan, and Mark A. Borkowski June 28, 2019
Jun 29th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
On the Use of Tax Dollars for the Streetcar, Mayor Barrett is Either Deceitful or Incompetent
Residents are Forced to Decide Which
Jun 28th, 2019 by Ald. Bob Donovan
Do You Believe Us Now?
The Milwaukee Streetcar Will – Sooner Rather Than Later – Need Your Tax Dollars
Jun 27th, 2019 by Ald. Bob Donovan
