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A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to mark the start of the Milwaukee County bus rapid-transit project, a nine-mile route that will connect major employment centers in Wauwatosa and downtown Milwaukee.
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The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and Milwaukee County are beginning a transit study along and near 27th Street. Both rail and bus services are being evaluated, and could increase frequency, add amenities, and potentially expand the existing Milwaukee County Transit Service (MCTS) PurpleLine service area one of the most popular transit lines in the County. The public is invited to the first round of virtual public meetings to learn more about the effort, review initial work including preliminary route options, and provide comments. Registration and additional details are available at mkenorthsouth.com.
Milwaukee County BRT project receives federal grant money, construction slated for spring
Could be open to riders by fall 2022
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Last updated on December 15th, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Milwaukee County officials say they have formally received a $40.9 million federal grant that will allow construction to start this spring on the roughly $55 million bus rapid-transit project.
The nine-mile east-west BRT project is the first of its kind in the state, according to a news release. It will connect downtown Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa by a new bus service that is faster than traditional bus transit.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration announced the execution of the federal Small Starts federal grant program agreement on Monday, which will cover nearly 80% of the overall project cost.