Second Bus Rapid Transit Line Planned for Milwaukee

The Milwaukee County Transit System could be adding a bus rapid transit line to the existing PurpleLine.

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November 1, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT

public transit streetcar at Milwaukee Public Market, Third Ward Station in Downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop, at the Milwaukee Public Market, Third Ward Station in Downtown Milwaukee. | Stellamc / Shutterstock

Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer report on an ongoing transit planning effort for the Milwaukee County Transit System, with support from Milwaukee County and the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) :

Milwaukee County continues to advance a potential high-capacity mass transit line in the 27th Street corridor. A final route could measure up to 23 miles in length and cost $177 million.

The most recent North-South Transit Enhancement project recommends a bus rapid transit line for the corridor.

Read more details of the study at the source article.

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