KENOSHA, Wis. (Civic Media) — A long-discussed commuter rail project linking Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee has gained new momentum with Kenosha County’s recent endorsement of a feasibility study.
The county’s Legislative Committee voted 4-1 last week to support the study for the proposed Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) line. The 33-mile route would run closer to city centers, aiming to boost economic development in the region.
Racine officials secured $5 million in federal funding in March 2022 to begin planning the railway. The project has garnered support from various municipalities and officials in southeastern Wisconsin.
Milwaukee’s elected officials approved a resolution backing the project and a federal funding application in December, with Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorsing the KRM planning. South Milwaukee also passed a resolution supporting the initiative.
The proposed Kenosha stop would connect with Metra trains running into Chicago, enhancing regional transportation options.
The feasibility study, expected to be completed by December, will explore financing methods, cost estimation, and station locations for the project.
In a recent interview on The Don Rosen Show, Racine Mayor Cory Mason expressed optimism about the project, highlighting the potential for public-private partnerships to realize the vision. He emphasized that improved rail connectivity could transform the region by easing traffic congestion, connecting communities, and creating job opportunities, drawing inspiration from efficient rail systems in Europe and Japan.
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