Milwaukee Post
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MARK BELLING Walker's future looks busy, but not as governor Page 8 Possible career moves if Walker doesn't land in D.C. BAY VIEW PLANS NEXT LAUNCH AFTER BOAT SEIZED BY 'PIRATES' – PAGE 3 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Packers' offense should be best in NFL Page 11 Everyone in state should be rooting for Spieth at British Transportation, economic growth discussed at Milwaukee forum By Dave Fidlin Special to The Post MILWAUKEE — Enhancing transportation options — and doing so outside the confines of a vacuum — could play a pivotal role in growing the metro area's economy, leaders suggested at a forum Tuesday. MetroGo!, a local organization focused on regional transporta- tion options, hosted a forum, "How Milwaukee Measures Up," at the University Club of Milwaukee. More than 100 busi- ness and civic leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha coun- ties attended the event. With Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's polarizing streetcar plan garnering widespread attention this past year, the event provided a timely glimpse into the perceived link between expanding trans- portation and enhancing business opportunities. Barrett, who sat in the audi- ence and spoke briefly at Tuesday's forum, continued to tout the streetcar plan, which is on track to run in a 2.1-mile loop in and near downtown Milwaukee in its first phase of implementa- tion in 2018. "It is not the answer to all our of dreams, and it is not the answer to all of our transportation ques- tions," Barrett said of the street- car. "But part of what I've hoped to do with this is kill the boogey- man. This is not the end of Western civilization." Four years ago, the proposed KRM commuter rail line that would have connected passengers in Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee was extinguished. So, too, was the possible high-speed Amtrak line that would have offered fast-paced service from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. Barrett said he supported the KRM and Milwaukee-Minneapolis efforts, which required wide- spread buy-in beyond Milwaukee itself. Looking to the future, See MILWAUKEE on Page 16 MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER JUNE 26, 2015 Leaders suggested regional approach to addressing issues DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com • Oil tycoon, John D. Rockefeller, was the world's first billionaire. • One-quarter of the human brain is used to control the eyes. • A rodent's teeth never stop growing. – Source: Hookedonfacts.com 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 243900379 View Manor Pointe online www.manorpointeoakcreek.com 700 East Stonegate Drive • Oak Creek • 414/435-0450 Save 10-20% On Select Apartments • Spacious apartments include fully- equipped kitchen and washer/dryer • Private transportation to shopping and activities • Full-time concierge and calendar filled with exciting activities • Private gym, library, heated under- ground parking • Experienced professional staff on site • Delivered meals available daily • Pet friendly 241736281 CALL TODAY! TAKE A TOUR AND ENJOY LUNCH ON US!