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DID YOU KNOW? MARK BELLING Almost nobody in the media voted for Trump Page 8 Disenfranchised Americans take country back from elites TAKING HOLIDAY HOSTING TO NEW HEIGHTS – PAGES 12-14 OWEN ROBINSON Republican sweep signals widespread desire for change Page 9 Trump led way, although conservatives surpassed him MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER NOVEMBER 18, 2016 Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com By DAVE FIDLIN Special to the Post CUDAHY — While Downtown Milwaukee's streetcar project and the Milwaukee County Transit System's bus rapid transit initia- tive have garnered extensive attention in recent years, another project has lurked in the shadows. But in 2017, discussion of MetroGo, a new pilot program, could pick up steam after county and municipal officials have backed the effort. At its core, MetroGo is designed to spur economic activi- ty by increasing bus routes and other mass transit options to underserved portions of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Kerry Thomas, executive direc- tor of MetroGo, an advocacy group, discussed several upcom- ing pilot projects Monday at an Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County meeting in Cudahy. The 19 mayors and village presidents serve on the ICC alongside County Executive Chris Abele. The ICC in September agreed to participate in MetroGo's plan- ning efforts, and the County Board followed suit a short time later. In the months ahead, Thomas said MetroGo is shepherding two pilot projects that will provide new or enhanced mass transit routes to the Menomonee Valley area of Milwaukee and along por- tions of Brookfield's main com- mercial corridors. "There's been a real renewed interest in having a regional dis- cussion about (mass transit)," Thomas said. "We're looking to solve some of the problems that exist on a r e g i o n a l level." Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi has f r e q u e n t l y t r u m p e t e d M e t r o G o . D e s p i t e falling within M i l w a u k e e C o u n t y ' s boundaries, Scaffidi said his com- munity still lacks viable mass transit options in many corners of the city — particularly in the New pilot effort aimed at providing mass transit to underserved areas See MetroGo on Page 2 MetroGo spearheading efforts in Menomonee Valley, Brookfield Pat's Oak Manor Pat's Oak Manor Restaurant, Bar, Chapel, Hall & Catering RESERVATIONS FOR December 4 ~ 8:30am $ 7.95 Adults $ 5.95 Kids 3-10 $ 2.00 Ages 2 & Under 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee 2 blocks south of Rawson Ave. 414-762-4660 www.patsoakmanor.net 253071018 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ENJOY INCREDIBLE SOUND, SECURITY, WHEELS & MORE 251186058 (See Store for Details) (See Store for Details) stereo1One Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You TWO LOCATIONS TWO LOCATIONS 729 S. 84th St. (414)257-9823 ACROSS FROM STATE FAIR PARK OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY 5040 S. 27TH ST. (414)282-9909 ACROSS FROM FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY 5040 S. 27TH ST. (414)282-9909 ACROSS FROM FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY 729 S. 84th ST. (414)257-9822 ACROSS FROM STATE FAIR PARK OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY www.stereo1one.com STARTING AT $99 S S E E E E S S T T O O R R E E F F O O R R D D E E T T A A I I L L S S Scaffidi • A librocubicularist is someone who reads in bed. • There is a 51 percent chance that a flipped coin will land on the side that was facing up when it was flipped. – Source: sotruefacts.com