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Milwaukee City Council OKs streetcar plan
Milwaukee City Council OKs streetcar planTuesday, February 10, 2015
Written by Douglas John Bowen
Defying years of opposition from state and county officials, as well as resistance from some of its own members, the Milwaukee Common Council (City Council) approved a streetcar plan for the city's downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015.
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The Federal Transit Administration's support of the project, including $55 million in funding, has aided pro-rail supporter despite constant and continuous efforts to undo the line from Milwaukee County and the administration of Gov. Scott Walker.
