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Proposed Route for North-South BRT Line Unveiled
SEWRPC releases planned 27th Street bus rapid transit line plan.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Brady Street Be Pedestrian-Only?
Business improvement district asks for further study after fatal hit-and-run.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?
Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Stations Reshape Wisconsin Avenue
New transit line transforming Milwaukee's main street even before operation begins.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet
MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Bus System Up By 1 Million Rides
MCTS hits 8.4 million rides this year, a big increase, but still far behind pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023
Delay will prolong the unpopular features of the transit system's new mobile app, but fare capping and other improvements await.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Online Budgeting Tool Falls Short
Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Josh Zepnick
UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building
Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval
Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant
FlexRide, a last-mile transportation service also working with childcare centers to make transportation easier for working parents.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals
New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
How To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car
9 options for getting to the Big Gig.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Returns, Back To Normal
Pandemic precautions largely removed for state’s largest festival, which draws about 800,000 people.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence
Voices of Gun Violence seek to raise awareness of how gun violence impacts Milwaukee community.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes
Changes based on rider feedback to 2021 system redesign, to achieve still more frequency, and trim less-used routes.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest To Provide Shuttle Service
Private service will be twice as expensive and provide fewer stops than now cancelled public option.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce
Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.
May 13th, 2022 by Zhen Wang
Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders
In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?
Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County BRT Delayed to 2023
Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Missed 7,487 Service Hours in 2021
Staff shortage stressing bus system, problem of unmet service hours continuing in 2022.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely
County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Transit Updating Fare System
New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents
New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee
National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Studying Second BRT Line
Bus rapid transit line on 27th St. could be up to 23 miles long at a cost of $177 million.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Winters Farmers Market Will Be Held in Deer District
Event most recently held at The Domes is now moving Downtown.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers
City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions
Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
What To Blame For Summerfest Attendance Decline?
Attendance drops 43%, but reasons why abound.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower
32-story tower on Water Street a "prime example" of transit-oriented development.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
BRT Construction On Schedule
Crews have poured concrete and run utility lines for a number of BRT platforms.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers On Pace for Record Pardons
Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
MCTS Targets Bus Driver Shortage
With bonuses, pay bumps, job fairs and better marketing, but still short of workers.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How To Get To Summerfest Without a Car
Bikes, trains and buses; not automobiles.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Will Offer Its Own Shuttles
Festival to offer scaled-down version of MCTS park-and-ride bus network.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Crash-Prone Walnut Street To Receive Road Diet
Rebuilding effort will add safety improvements for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship
A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.
Aug 5th, 2021 by David Salmon, Nick DeMarsh, Caressa Givens and James Davies
MCTS Freeway Flyers Return
Express service between suburbs and Downtown will return, but with fewer trips.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Returning To Full Schedule
The Hop to offer full service for first time since March 2020, welcome riders with "Hop Summer Nights."
Jul 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports
Route to Amazon MKE2 facility providing an average of 100 riders per day.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
Situation causing turnover, stress and a loss of 2,400 hours of bus service so far in 2021.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Buses Returning To Full Capacity
All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Cuts to County Transit Go Deep
Legislature cuts Milwaukee's funding by $32.7 million over next two years. Impact could be devastating.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Trees, Transit Thwart Riverwest Bike Lanes Plan
Humboldt Boulevard won't get protected bike lane because it would kill too many trees.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Bus Service Canceled
Downtown shuttle and park and rides are canceled for 2021.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laura Olson
Walker’s Point Building Being Demolished
Creating large empty lot. Could site be redeveloped?
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar
PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Angeline Terry
MCTS Coats Air Filters With COVID-19 Fighting Spray
County Executive David Crowley hopes treatment will provide more security for bus riders
May 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Next Phase of Bus Route Changes Begin June 6th
MCTS is implementing a newly designed transit system over three phases in 2021.
May 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Faces Financial Disaster
By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.
May 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Increasing Bus Capacity Limits
Up to 20 riders per bus will be allowed starting April 12th.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
27th Street Study Seeks Public Input
Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Next for Mass Transit Plan?
Bus rapid transit? Light rail line? County will hold public meetings to explore options.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month
MCTS has a website and a hotline to help passengers understand the rollout of MCTS NEXT.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Southside Bus Stops Get Nod to History
New paneling harkens back to when S. 27th Street was U.S. Highway 41.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Transit Systems To Receive $59 Million From New Bailout Bill
MCTS will receive most of the funding.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Changes Electric Bus Policy
Board will pause purchase of electric buses and buy hybrid buses instead.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Overhaul Beginning in March
First phase of system-wide redesign will affect 9 routes.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship
County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Wins Grant to Improve Oklahoma Ave.
Plan calls for safety improvements on stretch that had 445 crashes in 5 years.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
45 Projects To Improve Century City Area
Trails, parks and road diets designed to improve residents' health and safety.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?
Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line
North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Redesign Approved
More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Would Run Bus To Amazon Facility
Bus route planned in 2019 finally gets county board committee support.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Spec Industrial Building Planned for Granville
Plus: A roundup of the week's real estate news.
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Milwaukeean Running for Vice President
Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Capacity Increasing to 15
The social distancing precautions and mask-mandate remain.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Wins $3 Million Federal Grant
Grant will pay for a less exciting part of running a transit system - repairing a maintenance facility.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
I-43 to Get Diverging Diamond Interchange
Bicycle-friendly design has cars using left lane, a first for the county.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Michael Horne
