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Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Why Did Bus Service Shutdown During Protests?
Reports of gunfire, reckless driving, looting and arson drove officials to suspend service.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate
County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mystery of the Bayshore Bus Turnaround
Why was newly built replacement for Bayshore bus turnaround abandoned? MCTS won't say.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Peaceful Protesters March Over 12 Miles Across Milwaukee
Several hundred people crisscross the city with a message of frustration, but peace, before curfew went into effect.
May 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy
Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.
May 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks
Train, bus and ride share companies taking various steps to combat the pandemic.
May 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million
Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.
May 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.
May 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Area Receives $62 Million in COVID-19 Mass Transit Aid
MCTS will receive over $50 million from allocation
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Aims To Buy Gift Cards for Bus Drivers
Crowdfunding campaign looks to raise $15,000 to thank transit employees for keeping things rolling.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Buses Limited to 10 Riders
Starting Thursday a limit of 10 passengers on county buses to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 At The Bargaining Table
Unions, employers discuss workplace changes in the age of pandemic.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Free Bus Rides Start Saturday
Riders can use rear door eliminating interaction between drivers and passengers.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19
Transit union calls for personal protective equipment for operators. MCTS says drivers protected by shield.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Officials Ask Public to Stay Home, As Much as Possible
As cases of COVID-19 grow in Milwaukee County and the state, preventive measures now will save lives in the future.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How Can Transit Connect To Jobs?
New bus route to Amazon at county's far end or night buses to jobs in more urban areas?
Mar 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing
Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Make MCTS Free During DNC
Free bus rides could make the convention hassle-free for Milwaukeeans.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Rapid Transit Faces Delays, Higher Costs
Trump administration mismanagement of grant program costing county time and money.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Office Building Gets Boost
Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
$30 Million Eagleknit a Game Changer
Wangard redevelopment in Walker's Point a technology hub that will train minorities.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney
But Lena Taylor disagrees. Is 60 cent fee on food deliveries a tax or a fee?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Could Help Fix Potholes
Ald. Dodd's proposal imposes 60 cent fee on third-party deliveries like Uber Eats.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
American Family Unveils Downtown Office Plan
Insurance company to redevelop century-old Mandel Graphics building near Fiserv Forum.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For
Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.
Nov 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why the Bus Union Didn’t Strike
MCTS offer of back pay for workers, and weariness after 21 months bargaining, were key.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
See Every Property In The City
Eventually. Developer's new Twitter account creating photos of city's 150,000 homes and businesses.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Thursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Drivers Ready (Again) To Strike
Transit union leader says negotiations with MCTS going nowhere, threatens strike.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bayshore Plan Misses the Bus
2006 redevelopment was a huge failure. New plan again ignores bus transit and true urbanism.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Revised Budget Saves More Transit
Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Could Federal Grant Revive the Jobline?
Supervisors eager to recreate the shuttered bus service push to use federal grant.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Union Threatens Strike By October 25
Demands new contract proposal by then. Transit officials say they will meet the deadline.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut
21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs
Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department
Oct 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"
Sep 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Cuts Reduced By Abele
After questions raised, his revised 2020 budget finds more revenue for bus system.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Could Federal Grant Have Saved Bus Routes?
Some question how Abele administration used federal grant money.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Authorizes a Strike
The union votes no on MCTS' final contract offer, gives leadership power to call strike.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Threatens Strike By Friday
Union leader predicts a strike, but some workers likely to favor contract being offered.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union’s Budget Claims Disputed
Its claim that MCTS has big annual surpluses misrepresents the budget, comptroller says.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Planned Bus System Cuts Create Anxiety
Cutbacks will “impact the most vulnerable folks”, community leaders say.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Caroline White
The Man Who Biked to Every Bublr Station
87 local stations in four different cities, one dauntless rider biked to every one of them.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Has the Cheapest Scooter?
Bird, Lime and Spin versus MCTS and Bublr Bikes. Which is the best deal?
Aug 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Negotiations Over, What’s Next?
MCTS makes its best and final offer. Union must accept it or go on strike.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes
Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
James Davies Will Lead Bublr Bikes
Cycling attorney James Davies succeeds fundraising veteran Sally Sheperdson.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Losing As Summerfest Safety Costs Grow Quickly
Long-term lease agreement means the city has eaten $4 million in costs since 2011.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan
98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Bus Riders Skip Airport Security Line?
They do at Boston's airport. Why not at Milwaukee's?
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Abele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted
Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Brings Back Pardon Review Board
Walker disbanded it, wouldn’t pardon anyone in his eight years as governor.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
MCTS Unveils 28 New Buses
Buses have improvements for riders, bus drivers and other road users. See our photos.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Sheriff Provide Security on Buses?
It would cost more and issue divides bus drivers and riders. No action taken on idea.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Looks to Add Electric Buses
County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Group Pushes Higher Wheel Tax for Transit
Higher vehicle licensing fee pushed as County Transit System considers 10% budget cut.
May 23rd, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Illinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit System Plans 10% Service Cut
"Out of local funding options” says MCTS leader. Union pressed for benefit givebacks.
May 8th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders
"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks, City Unveil “Fear the Deer” Streetcar
Learn how to find the vehicle, and see what's inside.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
53206 ZIP Code Has “Stealth Depression”
Research finds adult male employment up since Great Recession, but still faces concentrated economic disadvantage.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Will Cushman
12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Favors Transit System’s Redesign
Plan means faster, more frequent buses, slightly fewer stops in Milwaukee County.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Track The Hop in Real Time
Yes, real time data is now available, so you know exactly when to catch the streetcar.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Real Time App Coming “As Quickly As Possible”
City promises real time data for The Hop which was supposed to launch in December.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County Transit Changes Coming in 2019
Some bus lines ended or merged. Goal is faster, more efficient service for customers.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Artists, BID Enliven Downtown Streets
Milwaukee Downtown unveils three new art installations in partnership with local artists.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
County Bus System Plans Complete Redesign
All routes will be reconsidered to achieve maximum frequency, public input sought.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Regional Transportation Solutions Needed
Current system not working for a growing number of citizens.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Marilyn Miller and David Kraemer
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit System’s Bus App Is a Hit
In just over one year, new app generated twice as much revenue as it cost to develop.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hop Has a Schedule
Streetcar begins operating with a public schedule. When will real-time data arrive?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line
County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Lipscomb Wants Electric Buses Sooner
Budget amendment would purchase four electric buses this year for MCTS.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?
Streetcar system could launch without one.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Workers Losing Transit to Jobs?
End of county bus routes 61 and 6 means no connection to jobs in other counties.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
PARK(ing) Day 2018 Enlivens Downtown
People rather than cars took over parking spots and activated them on Friday.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
County Panel Nixes Bus Fare Crackdown
Sebring wants enforcement against those who don’t pay fare. Committee defeats it on 3-2 vote.
Sep 16th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn
Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Adding Art to Bus Shelters
County transit system's glass shelters receiving graphic art installations.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic
Bridge openings stop traffic for nearly 4.5 hours on busy days. City mulls policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Job Lines” Buses Under Threat
Funding for buses that transport 28,000 workers to suburban jobs will soon be lost.
Apr 13th, 2018 by Rev. Marilyn Miller and Jim Addison
Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018
Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed
Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Last Mile Transit Still Lacking
City worker connections to suburban jobs inadequate, as county bus system struggles.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Joe Peterangelo
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Fundraising Begins for Riverwest Bublr Station
Crowdfunding campaign would bring extension of bike sharing system north into Riverwest.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar
Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Former MPS School to Become Hotel
Ambassador Hotel will turn classrooms into suites.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
