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Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts
Thanks to new sales tax and state revenue, property taxes go down and money for county services go up.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Battery Electric Buses Returning to Connect 1
MCTS buses for BRT line were pulled in August to have batteries replaced.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
35th Street Bike-Bus Study Planned
Temporary protected lanes for bicycles and buses to be tested as part of federally funded study.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Connect 1 Will Be Free For All of 2023
Free ride sponsorship extended as off-bus fare validators held up by supply chain issues.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Joins Milwaukee’s Transit Fare System
Suburb switches to same fare collection system used by MCTS buses.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Battery Electric Buses Will Return This Fall
Plus, ridership continues to increase and issues with real-time signs and mobile app have been fixed.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Paratransit Program in Crisis
As county switches from two providers to one, riders fall through the cracks.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Buses Replace Streetcars While Repair Work Continues
Water main break results in week-long downtown street closure.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely, Snarls Traffic
Two buildings at intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin are without power. Repairs will take days.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Custom Shipping Container Company Will Take Over Former Fiebrantz Station
Buyers plan to employ as many as 24 people at the facility.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Burgelis Running for Borkowski’s Common Council Seat
Freshman supervisor will not seek re-election to the Milwaukee County Board.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring
Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Shooting on Bus Underscores Transit Security Debate
Can county policymakers and MCTS address safety and security challenges?
Aug 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Pulling New Battery Electric Buses From the Road
Manufacturer alerted MCTS to possible safety issue with new electric buses.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Races to Replace Aging Bus Fleet
Transportation officials pursue replacement of 30 buses in 2024.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Service Changes Coming Aug. 27
MCTS hopes to improve frequency, reliability along 9 bus routes.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Fiebrantz Bus Station Could Be Redeveloped
County plans to enter into a development agreement with a potential buyer for former MCTS station.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Reports 45,000 Summerfest Shuttle Rides
Summerfest, Milwaukee County celebrate return of well-traveled festival buses.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Approves Sales Tax
County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Without Sales Tax Hike Paratransit Will Shrink
Some 700 county residents with disabilities could be left without transportation.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
35th Street Bus-Bike Lane Wins Federal Funding
Milwaukee County Department of Transportation awarded $400,000 for feasibility study.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses
Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Public Hearing Debates Sales Tax
Most speakers favor sales tax hike, citing the specter of massive cuts to government services.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Ending Giveaway of New Fare Cards
Use of new WisGo system required to take advantage of fare limits. Will be only available system by year's end.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money
A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding
Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers
New Connect 1 service already averaging 2,800 rides a day.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Have Republicans Put Milwaukee Transit On Chopping Block?
Milwaukee legislators oppose move by GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How To Get to Summerfest 2023
No car? No problem. Here are 9 other ways to get there.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Union Pushes MCTS To Diversify Management
Union leaders say they've seen progress, but challenge MCTS to do more.
Jun 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Needs Creativity, Money to Reach Carbon Neutrality
Getting county government to carbon neutrality will also require major investment.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Could End Privatized Security, Hire Its Own Workers
Task force moving toward a non-law enforcement security force controlled by the county or MCTS.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
16 Bus Routes Could Be Cut By 2025
Budget cuts could slash 45% of all bus routes and 20% of bus service, MCTS warns.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Local Leaders Celebrate Launch of BRT Service
Connect 1, the new bus rapid transit service, launched Sunday.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s First Bus Rapid Transit Line Is Open for Business
MCTS Connect 1 began rolling through early Sunday morning. Climb aboard to see how the first ride went.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Rolling Through Rising Couture
Lakefront tower now stands 15 stories tall, while streetcar connection is built out in base.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Unveils New Pride Bus
Transit system's second Pride bus celebrating LGBTQ+ community will run throughout all of 2023.
May 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown
Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Planning Employee Health Clinics
Three clinics intended to improve primary care access and health outcomes while cutting insurance costs.
May 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Bus Lanes Getting Painted
But how will dedicated bus lanes for nine-mile long East-West Bus Rapid Transit line work?
Apr 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches #SaveTheBus Campaign
Transit system raising awareness of its impending budget crisis.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
FlexRide Expanding Service April 17
Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
6 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch
MCTS planning changes to maximize impact of East-West BRT and bus system.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses
Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved
County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer
County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Rides Free on St. Patrick’s Day
Molson Coors once again sponsoring free bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Holding Public Information Meetings on New BRT
Starting in June, 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit will run from Downtown to Wauwatosa..
Mar 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Route 88 A Transit Success Story
Bus route with less frequency grows riders. But this is a cautionary tale, too, transit officials say.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Funding Transit Would Make Wisconsin More Welcoming
Will the Wisconsin State Legislature get on board?
Mar 4th, 2023 by Nick DeMarsh, Peter Adamczak and Cathy Van Maren
MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain
And even if they do, it would be in a much-diminished capacity.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Transportation Building Going Solar?
Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Electric BRT Line Will Launch With Some Diesel Buses
New service will still launch June 4, but will be short four electric buses.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Route Changes Coming March 5
To cut costs, changes coming to routes 52, 15 and 60.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement
Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS’ New Rider-Friendly Fare System Launches March 1
New fare system and mobile app automatically cap your payments at cheapest daily, weekly or monthly rate.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Dan Boehm Out at MCTS
County bus system leader since 2014 faced employee allegations of verbal abuse and retaliation.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security
MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start
MCTS still must stripe dedicated lanes, add equipment to stations.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023
Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion
FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed
Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
We’ve Got Your Plans For New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Group meditation, a polar plunge and a Harlem Globetrotters game. You have options.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
13 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s
Whether you seek thrills, great food, dancing or group fun, there's a choice for you.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends
Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Molson Coors Again Sponsoring Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve
Since 1988 the program has provided more than 1 million rides for Milwaukee imbibers.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center
Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement
New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Health Clinic for Transit Workers
Sup. Peter Burgelis wants to use federal funding for employee health clinic.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished
A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Okays Carleton School Project
Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line
East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound
Demand is way up since pandemic, but airline capacity an issue for Mitchell International Airport.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived
2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Budget Puts Public Health, Safety First
2023 budget requires tough decisions. As county executive here are my priorities.
Oct 21st, 2022 by David Crowley
MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November
Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement
Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit System Will Continue to Shrink
Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike
MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
