The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are extending the Beerline Trail northwest from Capitol Drive to connect to the new 20th Street Powerline Trail. This 1.8-mile extension will combine off-street trail with on-street protected bike lanes to create a safe, continuous route that is comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.
Project Goals
- Close a key trail network gap, connecting neighborhoods across major barriers like I-43 and Capitol Drive
- Create a safe route for people to comfortably walk, bike, and roll
- Increase and improve the options residents have to travel around their community
- Provide more spaces for people to get outside, connect with each other, and enjoy moving along the way
Upcoming Community Engagement Opportunities
Monday, May 04, 2026 5:00 pm
Open House Meeting
Where: Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch
1960 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
When: 5 - 7 p.m.
Stop by to check out the proposed design, speak with the project team, and give feedback about the Beerline Trail Extension.
Community Engagement
Round 1
Events
Friday September 19, 2025
Music on the Beerline
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Beerline Plaza
3350 N. Holton St.
Saturday October 04, 2025
Beerline Shuffle Station
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Capitol Drive Bridge/3rd St Entrance to Beerline Trail
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Marvin Pratt Elementary
Classroom activity with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
Round 2
Events
Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 pm
Rufus King Neighborhood Association Meeting
1 - 2 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch
Monday, May 04, 2026 5:00 pm
Open House Meeting
5 - 7 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch
