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New MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce
Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders
Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.
Apr 20th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers
Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Brady Street Sandwich Shop For Sale
"Expand as a franchisor—without the burden of franchise fees," by buying Megawich.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
MCTS Lacks Cash To Pay For Uber Rides For Bus Drivers
Program to pick up drivers at various points around the city would last less than two months.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs
Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With New Buses
New buses come with a new design riffing on familiar Milwaukee icons.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should County Create New Bus Fund?
Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Expands Same-Day Paratransit Service
County transit system relaxes restrictions for on-demand paratransit service.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Budget Good For Transit
Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Workers Unionize
The Hop's workers approve union with ATU Local 998, which also represents MCTS workers.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian
Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Slashes Popular Transportation Grant Program by 90%, Imperiling Milwaukee Funding
Program previously funded several Milwaukee projects, including bridge repair, streets and streetcar extension.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise
Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus
All MCTS buses are free beginning 8 p.m. on New Years Eve thanks to Molson Coors.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches New Planning Process For Route Changes
MOVE 25 will give riders the chance to weigh in on 32 proposed changes.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The New MCTS Transit Security Team
Following federal directive, MCTS makes changes to security.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics
Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
More Funding Needed To Advance School-to-Apartments Conversion
Former Carleton School redevelopment at 41st and Silver Spring first proposed in 2019.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators
Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.
Nov 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Winter Brings End To Construction Detours for MCTS
With construction season ending riders will see four routes return to normal.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Lime, Bublr Will Be Free on Election Day
Lyft and Uber are also offering discounted rides. But not MCTS.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security
Bus system has long relied a private contractor.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase
Transit system raising the daily, weekly and monthly caps.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough
Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Denise Wandke Out at MCTS, Says She Will Return
MCTS managing director takes 'unexpected leave' and goes camping?
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Budgets $26 Million For New Buses
If approved, county would employ federal funding to help purchase 40 new buses.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Design Concepts Revealed For Downtown Sculpture Honoring Vel Phillips
Public will be able to sit in a bronze version of Phillips' desk, contemplate her legacy.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts
With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working
New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
FTA Requiring MCTS, Others To Search For Threats To Transit Workers
Federal agency wants transit systems to assess and fix threats to transit workers.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New BRT Project Gone For a Decade
Connect 2 dead for 10 years or more. 'This has to be clearly stated for the record.'
Sep 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing
MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Launching Next Week
New service has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
It’s MCTS Vs. TransDev for Waukesha Metro Contract
MCTS competing against its troubled paratransit contractor for transit system contract in Waukesha.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route
Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Announces Route Changes for Fall 2024
Changes reflect the start of the school year and the end of a major city road project.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday
Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Limited Funding Pushes Up Fares for New Paratransit Taxis
Fares will likely start at $12 one-way for on-demand service replacing former paratransit taxi program.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Adds 28 New Buses
But it's still not enough for the system's aging fleet.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
RNC Will Cause Some County Services To Be Moved to Wauwatosa
Milwaukee County launches webpage to detail what office is going where.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Designing New Bus Shelters
First 25 bus shelters -- of some 600 total -- will be installed next year.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Updates RNC Bus Detours To Better Serve Downtown, Riders
The initial plan left a 1.4-mile gap between stops on many routes.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Ads Will Blast Trump, Promote Biden During Republican Convention
57 MCTS buses will become rolling billboards for Democratic ads during the RNC.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Could Return in September
MCTS officials believe they have found new taxi provider for persons with disabilities.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Bids To Run Waukesha Buses
Milwaukee transit officials make first major play for a regional transit system.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare
Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones
'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Get To Summerfest 2024
Spoiler alert: Don't expect to drive to the front door without spending $40.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus
Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?
MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Riders Decry County’s Paratransit Service
Transit service for persons with disabilities has never been worse, more inefficient or unreliable, users say.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches Real-Time Transit App for Riders With Disabilities
Reliability and timing of vans have long been an issue for paratransit riders.
Jun 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently
Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Announces Summer Bus Service Changes
Connect 1 will begin running to lakefront and 10 lines will increase or reduce frequency.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Expands Summerfest Service
MCTS will run three park-and-ride shuttles to and from Summerfest this year.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year
A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus
Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Off-Board Fare Collection Begins on Connect 1
Transit system adds final piece to its east-west bus rapid transit route.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow
Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement
French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech
And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'
Mar 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget Woes Expected To Return Next Year
Despite new sales tax, county likely to have to cut positions and programs.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Scooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year
And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Connect 1 Fare Collection Begins in April
Transit system finally receives fare validators for the east-west bus rapid transit route.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks
Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Make Your Opinion Known On Second BRT Line
MCTS wants more public input before it begins detailed planning of the route.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics
County aims to use federal funds to create clinics designed to save money in future years.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Miller Lite Free Rides Return for St. Patrick’s Day
Molson-Coors sponsoring free rides on MCTS buses Saturday, March 16.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Officials Done With Battery Electric Buses
Officials want to stick with clean-diesel until technology, market conditions improve.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Seeking Board Approval For 27th Street BRT Line
And unlike east-west line, Connect 2 wouldn't use battery electric buses.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Route 30 Will Return To Downer Avenue in March
Direct access to Downtown was cut amidst the launch of Connect 1 BRT line.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras
Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
What’s Happening With Second BRT Project?
MCTS will host public meetings as it seeks federal funds for 27th Street BRT.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?
County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the 2024 Rosa Parks Scholarship Winners
Three Milwaukee area high school students earn $1,000 each.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Still Not Using All Its Electric Buses
MCTS only operating five out of 11 BEBs on a daily basis.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Former Bus-Streetcar Facility To House Custom Shipping Container Company
Containers Up buying former MCTS facility from Milwaukee County.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Construction on New Kohl Park Trail Planned for Spring
2.6 mile trail will run through park and connect to Oak Leaf Trail.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Free Bus Rides On New Year’s Eve
For 35th year, Molson Coors is sponsoring free bus rides on all MCTS routes.
Dec 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Ridership Grows in 2023, Still Far Behind Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Transit system making year over years gains, but still hovering near half of 2019 ridership.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
A Historic Year in Milwaukee County
A host of changes bodes well for Milwaukee's future, says county exec David Crowley.
Dec 24th, 2023 by David Crowley
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing
Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Rapid Bus Route Would Launch In 2028
MCTS working to enter federal grant process to develop second bus rapid transit line.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
