Transportation
MCTS Labor Negotiations Extended
Current contract extended, creating more time to negotiate new deal. Union voted down recent offer.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Funding For Same-Day Paratransit Running Out
MCTS won't include funds for Transit Plus Same Day Pilot in 2026 budget.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Will Evers Sign Bill Making Gig Drivers Independent Contractors?
Would exclude Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers from rules protecting workers.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking
A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Electric Buses Still Have Battery Problems
MCTS dealing with another battery recall for its electric buses.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay
MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.
Jul 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets Serious About Buying New Buses
New budget structure aims to avoid delays, as need for 150 new buses looms.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects
Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage
Older drivers needn't take Commercial Driver's License tests as often.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Transit Union Rejects MCTS Contract Proposal
MCTS offers one-year contract. Two sides differ on security, overtime provisions.
Jul 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine
New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What Happened To The Airport’s Moving Walkways?
Finnish manufacturer says the mechanical walkway is finished, with a shockingly high replacement cost.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
