Good Morning Transit Supporters! Many thanks to those who came out on March 22nd for the State Transportation Commission hearing...transit was the overwhelming issue and your support really made the difference. Also, an extension for the Federal Transportation bill was signed last week - scroll down for article links.
Join us for a couple exciting transit-related events during Young Professionals week, hosted by NEWaukee. Transit Day on April 16th as the kick-off for YP Week! Scroll down for event details.
The week includes the Milwaukee Young Leader Awards by NEWaukee & Young Milwaukee. One of the categories is: “Transit: An individual who has passion for the evolution of Milwaukee transit system. One who strives to make Milwaukee more efficient and clean to move through.”
The nominations deadline is TODAY, April 4th! Make your nomination for outstanding commitment and work for transit here.
April 16 Lunch N Learn: Noon to 1:30pm A discussion and presentation about biking in Milwaukee. Complimentary appetizers will be served for all attendees. Will also include a bike rack demo and “try it on for size”, and demo of a new mobile app. Location: Cafe Hollander, located at 2608 N. Downer Avenue, Milwaukee Hosted by Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin & MKEBKE April 16 Evening Event: Milwaukee’s Future in Transit: 5:30 to 8:00pm (Must arrive before 6:00pm) A discussion and presentation about Milwaukee’s future in transit. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar. Location: Foley and Lardner LLP, 777 E. Wisconsin Ave. #40 (40th Floor of US Bank Building) Hosted by Urban Milwaukee, featuring Alderman Kovac, Alderman Bauman, Jeramey Jannene
Hope to see you there and don't forget to nominate someone for the Milwaukee Young Leader in Transit Award! Moving Forward Together Coalition for Advancing Transit IN THE NEWS |