The Wisconsin Department of Transportation narrowed the possible locations for a high-speed rail stop in Madison down to four Friday.
The station, which would facilitate transportation for Wisconsin's high-speed rail that is expected to connect Madison to Milwaukee, will be located at the Dane County Regional Airport, the Kohl Center, Monona Terrace or East Washington Avenue.
According to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, the DOT and the governor will have final say over the station location but ""will take into extremely high consideration what City Hall's position is on the station question.""
Ald. Bryon Eagon, District 8, said he endorses the stop on 1st Street and East Washington Avenue, called Yahara Station, because it has the potential to serve other modes of transportation, including commuter trains and buses.
Eagon said the Common Council originally drafted a proposal endorsing a location that was accessible to both campus and downtown residents. He said though the original proposal does not name a specific station, the council plans to review the proposal Tuesday with the possibility of endorsing one location.
Verveer said he expects the council will propose further analysis before endorsing any of the stops but said he hopes it would ""clearly say that we do not support the Dane County Airport ... when we have better options.""
