8 Facts About Milwaukee

1. The City of Milwaukee was scheduled to install another 10 Bublr Bikes stations in October 2016, and the adjacent suburb of Wauwatosa installed 8 stations in September 2016, which will bring the system size to 58 stations by the end of 2016.

2. In 2006, Milwaukee obtained bronze-level status from the League of American Bicyclists, a rarity for a city its size.

3. In 2018, Milwaukee was ranked the eighth most dangerous city in the US.

4. In 2009, Milwaukee ranked No 11 on Newsmax magazine's list of the "Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns", a piece written by current CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg.

5. Early in the 20th century, Milwaukee was home to several pioneer brass era automobile makers, including Ogren.

6. In 2015 Milwaukee was rated as the "worst city for black Americans" based on disparities in employment and income levels.

7. In 2012, Milwaukee was listed as a gamma global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

8. The American Serb Hall in Milwaukee is known for its Friday fish fries and popular events.