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Kenosha Streetcar shut down:
Effective 7 February 2002, the heritage tramway in the US city of
Kenosha, WI, was shut down for an indeterminate period. This action was
taken by the mayor in anticipation of budget problems arising from the
State of Wisconsin's decision to trim USD 1000 million from
discretionary grants in order to address a budget deficit. The State was
a deficit-sharing partner with the City on the Kenosha Streetcar
project. The Kenosha Streetcar is a 2.7-km loop linking the city and
its waterfront, opened in June 2000, and operated by renovated
ex-Toronto PCCs. Winter patronage is low, and this tactic by the city
will probably save money to permit a resumption of service in the
summer.
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8 February 2002
The City of Kenosha announced on 11 February, the restoration of
Streetcar
service on Saturdays and Sundays, effective 16 February. The
announcement was made following a regular meeting of the Transit
Commission. Full service will resume during the summer months between
Memorial Day (25/26 May) and Labour Day weekends.
13 February 2002
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