Milwaukee County Transit System

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS

But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.

Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts

Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.

Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?

Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff

Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Highlights Key Co-Sponsorships in 2026 Milwaukee County Budget

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Hosts 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest and County Budget Booth

Community Event with “Wicked” Fun Activities and Connections to County Services and Information

Milwaukee County Budget Mostly Avoids Big Cuts, But Difficult Budgets Are Back

Recent state budget actions helped, but transit, capital projects still face structural headwinds.

Supervisors O’Connor, Gómez-Tom, Bielinski, and Martinez – County Residents Should Not Be Asked to Pay More, Get Less

Recommended Budget needs some work. Supervisors call for public input on non-negotiables in the 2026 Budget.

MCTS Announces New Three-Year Agreement With ATU Local 998

Wasserman Withdraws Resolution Cutting Christmas Day Bus Service

Cites riders’ stories, urges State to provide tools to adequately fund public transit