Officials urge next step for commuter rail services

Madison Mayor Susan J.M. Bauman and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk issued a joint statement Feb. 6 supporting commuter rail and favoring a closer look at initiating early commuter service. They indicated a strong interest in more quickly accessing the feasibility of linking Middleton and other communities to downtown Madison by commuter rail, with university stops along the already developed route. They noted that UW–Madison and the state Department of Transportation have agreed to a partnership role in examining the project.