Milwaukee Post
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By DAVE FIDLIN Special to The Post MILWAUKEE — Mayor Tom Barrett's much-scrutinized downtown streetcar pro- posal moved one step closer to reality this week with backing by a contingent of the Common Council. The council's Joint Committee on Downtown Streetcar Implementation on Tuesday voted to recommend moving forward on the design of the transportation system, which could require $49 million in public funding to bring it to fruition. The issue now goes on to the full Common Council for a vote. The date and time for the council's vote was not available by The Post's deadline. The committee giving the favorable recom- mendation represented a cross-section of elected and appointed officials. Members included Barrett, Aldermen Robert Bauman, Milele Coggs, Nik Kovac and Michael Murphy and Rocky Marcoux, commissioner of the city's department of city development. All told, Barrett's latest proposal for the streetcar line hovers around $120 million and could include laying tracks along more than 4 miles, linking downtown to the lakefront and the East Side neighborhood. Nearly $55 mil- lion in federal funding could also be applied to the project. At Tuesday's meeting, panelists heard from several Department of Public Works staffers on the latest developments concern- ing the project. Bauman, whose district encompasses most of the area eyed for the streetcar, said parking is an issue he and other committee members have scrutinized before handing down the recommendation. "It's been a huge issue to me," Bauman said of parking. He said there have been a series of rumors concerning parking and asserted there would not be a loss of existing spaces. This week, representatives from several organizations, as well as elected officials out- side the panel, have also weighed in on the DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING Walker can't always get what he wants Page 9 Right-to-work not a 'distraction' for those who've had his back • Four of five original designers of the Macintosh computer were left-handed. • Oranges, lemons, watermelons and tomatoes are berries. – Source: Cool Facts app PLAN TO WIDEN I-43 TAKES ANOTHER STEP — PAGE 12 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Is Aaron Rodgers the greatest quarterback ever? Page 10 Wisconsin's loss to Ohio St. still a head-scratcher Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost Mayor's streetcar desires move forward MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DECEMBER 12, 2014 See STREETCAR on Page 12 Milwaukee panel back Barrett's downtown trolley proposal Barrett Bauman FREE STORAGE! FREE STORAGE! FREE STORAGE! 1st Month with 6 month contract DREXEL SELF STORAGE 500 W. Drexel • Oak Creek 414-617-2109 414-587-0517 241526085 235882083 NEW LOCATION 729 S. 84th St. (414)257-9823 ACROSS FROM STATE FAIR PARK OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY LOCATION #1 5040 S. 27TH ST. (414)282-9911 (414)282-9909 ACROSS FROM FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY www.stereo1one.com HOLIDAY SPECIALS. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. Cold Is Here! Buy Your Remote Starter Here! GET UP TO 25% OFF ON SELECT ITEMS! See Store Alpine 12" Subs $149 BUY 1 GET 1 FREE #1 in CUSTOMER SERVICE SAME DAY INSTALLATION! WE BEAT ALL COMPETITOR PRICING! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! ALARM W/REMOTE STARTER • Start vehicle from inside home or office on cold/hot days! • Some cars may require by-pass module. • 2 remote controls (optional keyless entry) • Lifetime Warranty on installation • Installation included $159 CAR ALARMS • Programmable alarm for door locks & vehicle ignition (optional) • 2 Outputs • 2 Remote Controls • Interrupter • 120db Sound • 6 Sec. Emergency Lights • Lifetime Warranty On Installation • Installation Included Reg. Price $289.99 Now $79.99 Financing Available - Stop By Today!!! 241526071