Dr. LaKeshia N. Myers

By LaKeshia N. Myers

Wisconsin stands at a crossroads. While cities across America invest in transit infrastructure that connects communities and drives economic growth, some of our state lawmakers are attempting to dismantle the very foundation of Milwaukee’s transportation future: The Hop streetcar system.

Make no mistake—the Milwaukee Hop is more than a downtown amenity. It represents the critical first step toward establishing regional transit authorities in Wisconsin, which remain prohibited by state law. This prohibition hasn’t just hindered Milwaukee; it has hobbled economic development across our entire state.

Look at our economic landscape. Wisconsin’s metropolitan areas—Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and the Fox Cities—are experiencing growing pains that

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