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Kenosha transit commission backs creation of Milwaukee-area passenger rail commission
Summary
The Kenosha Special Transit Commission voted to approve a mayor-sponsored resolution supporting formation of a Milwaukee-area passenger rail commission to continue exploratory work; the vote does not commit city funds and would make the region eligible for federal funding.
On Monday, Oct. 8 (date provided in the meeting record), the Kenosha Special Transit Commission voted to approve a resolution from the mayor supporting formation of a Milwaukee-area passenger rail commission to study a potential passenger rail connection between Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee.
The mayor told commissioners the effort is an exploratory step and “the city is not committing any dollars at this point.” The resolution, the mayor said, is intended to create a formal commission so the region can apply for federal programs and continue study of service routing, costs and funding options. “I have no idea what it’s gonna…
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