MARK Rail — passenger rail between Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
Summary
A new regional rail commission is working to restore passenger rail along the lakefront between Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha, connecting to Metra's Chicago line. The study is done, but the project is waiting on the federal Corridor ID program to open a new funding window.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded so far by a federal grant to the City of Racine; a state budget ask is not yet ready.
Racine residents — one of the largest Midwest cities without direct interstate access — and lakefront commuters gain access to jobs and education across the region.
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