Such a massive effort will likely result in increased transit services across the region during construction. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2004. In late 2001, the Milwaukee Downtown Circulator study consultant will release thier recommendations for downtown transit in Milwaukee. This system might form the future core of a wider regional transit system. This study should develop an implementatin and operation plan.
Funding is still uncertain.
Startup could begin as early as 2003-2004. The proposal is currently under study. This is a plan, not a study, leading to implementation of running trains beginning in December 2003. A corollary to the plan proposes to introduce rail service between Milwaukee and Appleton and Green Bay around 2005-2007. Funding for the plan is still uncertain.