Gov. proposes SE Wis. commuter rail service
SOUTH MILWAUKEE — Gov. Jim Doyle is proposing legislation that would create commuter rail service between Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine.
The Democratic governor said Tuesday at a news conference in South Milwaukee that the proposal would help local residents get to where the jobs are.
The measure would be funded, in part, by a half percent sales tax in Milwaukee, which voters approved as part of a larger referendum in September.
Doyle was joined at a news conference by leaders of local businesses, including Bucyrus International of Milwaukee and SC Johnson of Racine. The executives say regional transit would improve commutes for their current employees and allow them to hire people who live farther away.
Jan 19, 2010 at 6:49 p.m.
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sure, the voters approved the tax already. But happens after a few years and the train and riders don't pay for themselves. Then we will all get to help subsidize it for both riders.
Can't wait until your out of office Mr. Doyle.
Jan 19, 2010 at 5:20 p.m.
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Commuter Rail is the way of the future. It's better to be ahead of the curve on the infrastructure than to be playing catch up. In 20 years Milwaukee and Chicago will be linked via commuter rail, much like LA and San Diego which are three times the distance apart. It will open the door for many people to work in Chicago, but live in much better areas of Wisconsin.
Jan 19, 2010 at 3:39 p.m.
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The problem is that, unlike downtown Chicago, there is no one place "where the jobs are." So once your job is even a mile away from the train station, you pretty much have to drive to work. That's why it's not happened yet.
Jan 19, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.
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i wonder which stops "are where the jobs are?"
Jan 19, 2010 at 2:13 p.m.
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Doesn't do much for Rock or Walworth Counties.
Jan 19, 2010 at 1:37 p.m.
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The governor sure likes to spend & tax. Maybe he should open his own wallet.
Jan 19, 2010 at 1:27 p.m.
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The voters in the district already approved the tax.
Jan 19, 2010 at 1:14 p.m.
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The Gov. sure like's to spend & tax . may be he should open his own wallet.
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