Trolley program purchase and operation
Summary
The mayor is exploring buying two locally available trolleys for road reconstruction shuttles; a business model and budget outlook comes to Committee of the Whole next month.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Budgeting alternatives will be presented before any purchase decision.
Residents and visitors during downtown road reconstruction.
General fund taxpayers bear shortfall risk if parking revenue doesn't meet the breakeven target.
Mentions & discussions (5)
General - Jun 8, 2026
Highway 50 construction in 2027-28 could choke downtown traffic during peak tourist season. The city is hiring a contractor to run a trolley shuttle from May through September so visitors and residents can park once and get around. Three contractors presented; the top-scoring proposal (GO Riteway, 9.13/10) didn't present, and the contract decision comes later.
Common Council - Jun 8, 2026
The council picked Dousman Transport to run shuttle service during the 2027-2028 Highway 50 reconstruction, after rejecting a late amendment for Lake Geneva Transit. Staff will now work out funding — relying mostly on Central Denison parking revenue — and negotiate a contract.
Common Council - Apr 27, 2026
The council split on how to launch a trolley service: it will issue two RFPs comparing city-owned versus vendor-owned operation, and also moved forward with a letter of intent to purchase two trolleys — keeping options open.
Common Council - Apr 13, 2026
The city wants to buy two trolleys from Jones and hire an operator to keep downtown accessible during Highway 50 construction. The council said the financial model wasn't clear enough — including a private alternative from Fred Gall that staff didn't fully evaluate — and put the whole thing on hold until July 1, with the Jones purchase deadline looming.
Common Council - Jan 12, 2026
The mayor is exploring buying two locally available trolleys for road reconstruction shuttles; a business model and budget outlook comes to Committee of the Whole next month.
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