Sturtevant station
Sturtevant, WI | ||||||||||||||||||
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Location | 9900 East Exploration Court Sturtevant, Wisconsin United States | |||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 42°43′06″N 87°54′22″W / 42.7183°N 87.9062°W | |||||||||||||||||
Owned by | Village of Sturtevant | |||||||||||||||||
Line(s) | CPKC C&M Subdivision | |||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Connections | Ryde Racine: 7, 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | Outdoor bicycle parking | |||||||||||||||||
Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
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Station code | Amtrak: SVT | |||||||||||||||||
History | ||||||||||||||||||
Opened | August 14, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||
Passengers | ||||||||||||||||||
FY 2022 | 36,289 (Amtrak) | |||||||||||||||||
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Sturtevant station is an
Service and facilities
The Sturtevant station's primary function is to provide residents of
The 1,800-square-foot (170 m2) station includes a Quik-Trak ticket kiosk, restrooms, a seating area and a pedestrian bridge to connect the northbound and southbound boarding platforms.[3] As the station is unstaffed, all tickets from the station need to be either purchased in advance or from the Quik-Trak kiosk.[3] The station parking lot contains 170 spaces, with payment required upon entering for daily use and a permit required for monthly use.[4][5] Connections from the station to the local bus service operated daily by Ryde Racine are also available.[6]
For much of the spring of 2020, it was temporarily a stop on the Empire Builder, a long-distance train connecting Chicago to the Pacific Northwest. The stop was added when the Hiawatha Service was suspended in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
History
Prior to the completion of this facility, Amtrak served the former Milwaukee Road depot on Wisconsin Street in downtown Sturtevant.[7] Due to the age and condition of the facility, in summer 1998 village officials applied for a federal grant for the construction of a new station.[7] By November, initial construction costs for the facility were estimated at $1 million. Financing for the facility would come 80 percent through a state grant with the remaining 20 percent coming from the village.[8] In July 2000, the original architectural plans were unveiled illustrating a 1,500-square-foot (140 m2) station, two side platforms, and a pedestrian tunnel crossing beneath the tracks.[9] Additionally, construction costs were revised to $1.2 million with an estimated completion date of spring 2001.[9]
Final approval for the construction of the station was given by the Sturtevant Village Board in April 2001, with completion slated for that November.[10] At the time of approval, construction costs were again revised up to $2.1 million and the size of the station was increased to 1,800 square feet (170 m2).[10] By fall 2002, after both design changes and a delay in the receipt federal funding, construction was expected to commence.[11] However, groundbreaking would again be delayed due to a disagreement between the village and the Canadian Pacific Railway regarding liability for what occurs on railroad property during construction.[12] The issue was resolved by February 2003, with solicitation of bids for its construction being requested soon thereafter.[12]
In May, costs for construction of the station were again increased to $4.1 million.
After nearly six years since it was initially proposed, ground was broken for the station in September 2005. The official dedication for the $3.2 million facility occurred on August 12, 2006, with
Statistics
Fiscal Year | Ridership |
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2003[17] | 38,307 |
2004[18] | 48,451 |
2005[19] | 52,235 |
2006[20] | 58,748 |
2007[21] | 61,672 |
2008[22] | 74,176 |
2009[23] | 71,369 |
2010[24] | 70,737 |
2011[25] | 69,166 |
2012[26] | 75,052 |
2013[27] | 74,031 |
2014[28] | 70,341 |
2015[29] | 74,472 |
2016[30] | 76,987 |
2017[31] | 83,902 |
2018[32] | 82,813 |
2019[33] | 81,846 |
2020[34] | 36,178 |
2021[35] | 17,977 |
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
References
- ^ a b c Amtrak (October 26, 2009), Hiawatha Service Timetable: Milwaukee–Chicago (PDF), Amtrak
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet, Fiscal Year 2022: State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Amtrak. June 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Amtrak – Stations – Sturtevant, WI (SVT)". Amtrak. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ^ a b Journal Times Staff (August 3, 2006). "New Amtrak facility". The Journal Times.
- ^ "Resolution 2008–21 – Resolution by the Finance & Budgetary Committee Setting a Fee for Daily and Monthly Parking Passes at the Sturtevant Depot" (PDF). Village Board of the Village of Sturtevant. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
- ^ "RYDE Racine Transit and Mobility Frequently Asked Questions". City of Racine. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Seibel, Jacqueline (July 5, 1998). "Sturtevant tries to keep plans for future on the right track". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 1E.
- ^ Klink, Luke (November 1, 1998). "Sturtevant might get $1 million depot". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 5Z.
- ^ a b Staff Reporters (July 23, 2000). "Design plans for train depot to be unveiled". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 2Z.
- ^ a b Klink, Luke (April 22, 2001). "Sturtevant railroad depot approved; Federal grant sought to help pay for $2.1 million project". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 4Z.
- ^ Asiyandi, Heather (October 13, 2002). "Proposed Amtrak depot on a roll in Sturtevant after several delays". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 5Z.
- ^ a b Asiyandi, Heather (February 2, 2003). "Depot plan in Sturtevant clears hurdle". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 4Z.
- ^ a b c Asiyandi, Heather (May 25, 2003). "More funds to be sought for train depot". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 3Z.
- ^ a b Asiyandi, Heather (October 3, 2004). "New Amtrak depot on track in Sturtevant". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 1Z.
- ^ Sloth, Paul (August 12, 2006). "Old Sturtevant station sees off its last commuters". The Journal Times.
- ^ Moore, Mike (April 5, 2009). "Train depot likely moving". The Journal Times.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2003 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2004-06-09.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2004 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-03-17.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2005 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-03-17.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2006 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-10.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2007 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-06-25.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2008 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-06.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2009 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2010 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2011 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-01.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2012 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-03-19.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2013 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-18.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2014 State of Wisconsin" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-02-25.
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2015 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2016 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2017 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2018 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2019 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2020 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).
- ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2021 State of Wisconsin" (PDF).