Transportation is a hot topic these days but also confusing.

The papers are full of articles about Light Rail, the Connector and the Marquette Interchange. What is the best solution and where should we be spending our state and federal dollars?

In steps the KRM (Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee) Rail Line. A train that would extend from the current METRA that runs from Chicago to Kenosha . The plan is to extend that service through Racine and into downtown Milwaukee – creating a rail link from our fair city to Chicago and back.

Regardless of where you fall on these issues, one thing is sure – Milwaukee is one of the few major cities in the United States without some kind of commuter rail system and something has to be done.

Tune in Saturday, May 6th when our guest Rosemary Potter, the Executive Director of Transit NOW, a nonprofit group supporting the KRM will help us sort through the issues and present the facts on transit in S.E. Wisconsin.

Rosemary Potter is the Executive Director of Transit Now, a regional non – profit organization that facilitates positive transportation solutions that link people with jobs and spurs economic development. For the past four years, Transit NOW has focused on advancing the Kenosha – Racine – Milwaukee commuter rail. Through those efforts, Transit NOW is working with the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the Public Policy Forum to bring together leaders in the Southeastern corridor to approach economic and cultural issues in a regional way.

Rosemary is also founder and president of Rosemary Potter & Associates. Her consulting business specializes in public affairs, facilitation, and leadership coaching. Prior to starting her own business, Rosemary worked as Public Affairs Advisor for Foley and Lardner. In that capacity she advised her clients on legislative strategy and analyzed, researched and influenced public policy. Rosemary also represented the 20 th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Legislature for almost a decade

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