Milwaukee is one step closer to having its first Bus Rapid Transit line after officials decided on the western half of the route.
Minor changes could still be made to the location of the routes and stops, but the western segment of the route is set for the most part. Originally there were three alternatives; the route could have traveled along Wisconsin Avenue, Bluemound Road or State Street. In the end, a route along Wisconsin Avenue/Hawley Road/Bluemound Road was chosen.
Next steps include deciding what shape the downtown segment of the route will take in downtown: whether the BRT line will run on Wisconsin Avenue, Wells Street or a mix of both.