Milwaukee County Transit System

Republicans Heap Hate On Streetcar

Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.

City Chooses Streetcar Operator

French company Transdev will operate streetcar for $3.6 million a year.

New Bublr Bus Pass Created

County transit system and Bublr create new pass for both a bus and bike ride.

Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions

Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying

Complete Summerfest Shuttle Guide

Why worry about driving and parking? The list of easy shuttle services is long.

Impact of Bus Rapid Transit in Milwaukee

$48 million high-speed bus line projected to carry 10,000 riders daily by 2035.

The Good and Bad of Urbanism

Richard Florida drops by Marquette University to discuss his latest book, “The New Urban Crisis.”

Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses

Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.

Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride

County begins charging for controversial GO Pass program in June.

County Gets Waiver on Streetcar

Still in running to operate city's streetcar, but a long shot to win.

7 Election Winners and Losers

Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.

Milwaukee County Fixes GO Pass

Fees and new requirements for free ride program with huge cost overruns.

City Won’t Delay Streetcar for County

Ald Zielinski's attempt to delay streetcar for county only gets his own vote.

County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Should County Operate Streetcar?

Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.

Second Lakefront Tower Coming?

Barrett-Lo has made plans for second tower next to The Couture.

Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget

Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?

$2 Million BRT Study Underway

25 detectors along 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit route measure traffic to find best route.

The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring

The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.

Goodbye Downtown Transit Center

Bus barn is coming down for 44-floor, lakefront high rise, The Couture.

Seattle Offers Lesson for Milwaukee

Rather than simply launching free transit, King County creates more sustainable model.

Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation

Annual fee would provide $27 million for county transit and roads. One supervisor already opposed.

The Couture is Finally Happening

County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.

Inside Trio Apartments in Walker’s Point

The 120-unit, three-building complex boasts ingeniously efficient, space saving apartments.

Inside the New Mercantile Lofts

Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.

New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens

Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.

Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?

The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.

How to Destroy a Transit System

County board's free bus ride program triggers huge deficits that could overwhelm system.

Inside Bray Architects in Walker’s Point

Growing company's new office space will help transform changing neighborhood.

City Hall’s Game of Thrones

Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.

What Will Happen To Route 61?

One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.

When Progressives Imitate the Right

The Shepherd’s campaign against Democrat Chris Abele is a classic example

County Exec Candidates Debate Transit

Is the county bus system on the upswing or declining?

County Transit Unveils New Line of Buses

New vehicles feature many improvements to upgrade the ride and reduce gas use and emissions.

County Free Bus-Ride Program Faces Shortfall

Free rides for seniors and disabled could cost $4 million, causing service cuts or fare hikes.

Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information

Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.

Bryant’s Old Fashioned Charm

Venerated south side cocktail lounge will be open early for the 5th Annual Doors Open Milwaukee.

Bucks Arena Winners and Losers

We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.

Bus Strike Forces Riders to Seek Alternatives

Thousands left stranded and struggling to find other means of transit.

Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?

The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.

15 Myths About The Bus Strike (and More)

Bus service continuing, but union president references more potential work stoppages. What else did he say?

New Technology Changing Bus System

Real-time bus location information and smart fare cards are changing how riders use the bus system.

Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum

Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.

Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?

NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.

Visit Wauwatosa?

Visit Milwaukee creates a web site for Tosa, which doesn't even tell you how to get there.

Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday

MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.

New Express Bus Routes Start in January

The good news: Three new express routes will move riders more quickly across the county. The bad: transit system running out of money.

Another Bad Transit Plan By County Board

Amendment slipped into budget has had no public review and could leave system $1 million short (or worse) by end of 2015.

Bay View ArtStop Opens

It's a bus stop, art work, and urban island. Grand opening is tonight, but we've already got photos of the new amenity.

More Real Time Bus Data Available

Five more routes now let riders know exactly when the bus will come.

Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?

The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.

Finally, Transit System Unveils Real-Time Bus Data

Long-awaited service improvement is here, sort of. When finished, you'll be able to check exactly when the bus will arrive.

More Transit Funding Needed, Fitch Ratings Warns

Economy could suffer if governments don't recognize decline in driving and other trends that favor transit.

County Officials Delay Solving Bus System’s Woes

Contractor chosen would save taxpayers $15 million a year. So why the delay?

The Disconnected City

New study shows no way for workers to get to jobs. What are its solutions?

Tour the Talgo Trains You Might Never Ride

Downtown block parties are coming, use of bike racks on MCTS buses doubles year-over-year, explore the Historic Concordia neighborhood with HMI, UWM gets a zoning change, The Moderne is meeting hiring requirements, and kids can ride free on the Amtrak Hiawatha this summer.

South Shore Listening Session Recap

Following the veto of Milwaukee County transit sales tax by Governor Doyle, Representative Christine Sinicki, Senate Jeff Plale, and Representative Jon Richards held a listening session at the South Shore Park Pavilion.

Changes at the Election Commission