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Madison Transportation Commission approves Metro Transit stop and trip changes after split vote on Petrona stop
Summary
The Transportation Commission approved a package of Metro Transit stop relocations and trip reallocations tied to the D2 extension and Route 75 adjustments, splitting out a controversial Petrona/Nesbitt stop for a separate vote. Staff will implement the approved changes and monitor impacts.
The Madison Transportation Commission approved most of Metro Transit’s proposed stop and trip changes for Route 75 and the D2 extension, but after lengthy public comment and commissioner debate the panel held a separate vote on proposed deletions near Petrona/Nesbitt and approved those changes by a 5–4 vote.
Metro Transit staff said the package is intended to finalize stops for the D2 extension into Verona, reallocate several Route 75 trips to free a bus for the D2, and replace the South Transfer Point with consolidated stops at Park and Hughes. The changes also include a number of stop consolidations and relocations across Verona Road, McKee, Badger and surrounding corridors to improve routing, operations and on‑time performance.
Commissioners and staff emphasized that the D2 is a long route with operational constraints and…
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