The selected route received a high level of public interest and successfully accomplishes the project goals and objectives.

Dozens of route options and variations were considered for the Streetcar starter system. The preferred route alternative is shown. The solid blue line represents the initial system route, which is two miles in length; the dashed extensions represent the route extensions that could be built with the Urban Circulator grant.

Within a 1/4-mile buffer of the proposed route and both extensions, the initial system and route extensions by 2015 will connect:

• 100% of downtown hotel rooms
• 91% of occupied 1st floor retail/commercial space
• 90% of occupied office space
• 77% of downtown housing units
• 77% of total downtown public parking facilities and lots, and
• Lakefront and Riverwalk attractions

The proposed maintenance facility for the Streetcar is located on an approximately 1.5-acre site at the southwest corner of Clybourn Street and Fourth Street. The property directly to the east, across Fourth Street, is very close in size and is considered an alternate site. The sites are controlled by WisDOT and designated for transportation uses. The Streetcars would be stored overnight at this location, which has capacity to maintain up to 14 vehicles and room to store a maximum of eight vehicles.

Recommended Route

Route with Landmarks and Commercial/Pedestrian Zone