Milwaukee County Transit System

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

MCTS Announces Service Cuts

Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.

Milwaukee County Transit System to Address Budget Deficit Through Service Reduction

Pedal, Ride, Drive, or Hop Convenient Transportation Options to Get to Summerfest

City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments

Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.

Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson

Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.

MCTS Finalizes New Route Changes

MOVE 2025 planning process for bus routes complete. Plan goes to County Board in June.

MOVE 2025 Enters Phase 3 with Recommended Plan to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Changes to 20 Routes Reflect Rider and Operator Feedback

Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union

Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.

County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026

Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.

How to Get to Summerfest 2025 Using Public Transit

Go by bus or by train or by bike.

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

New MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce

Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.

MCTS Opens Applications for Summer Transit Teen Advocate Program

Milwaukee Teens Encouraged to Apply for Summer Leadership Experience

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

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.

Brady Street Sandwich Shop For Sale

"Expand as a franchisor—without the burden of franchise fees," by buying Megawich.

A Note of Thanks

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

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.

MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs

Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.

MCTS Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With New Buses

New buses come with a new design riffing on familiar Milwaukee icons.

Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?

Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.

County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit

Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.

Should County Create New Bus Fund?

Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.

MCTS Expands Same-Day Paratransit Service

County transit system relaxes restrictions for on-demand paratransit service.

Transit Plus Expands Pilot Service for Last-Minute Rides

Evers Budget Good For Transit

Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

Streetcar Workers Unionize

The Hop's workers approve union with ATU Local 998, which also represents MCTS workers.

MCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian

Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.

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.

Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects

His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.

Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 20, to honor student contest winners and social justice advocates Eddie and Mary Sue Short

MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise

Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.

Milwaukee County Transit System Deputy Director Julie Esch Named Interim Managing Director

Milwaukee County Transit System Begins Collecting Rider Feedback to Shape 2025 Routes

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

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.

The Salvation Army to provide Christmas Day Meal in Milwaukee

Christmas Family Feast is free, open to the public

MCTS Launches New Planning Process For Route Changes

MOVE 25 will give riders the chance to weigh in on 32 proposed changes.

Meet The New MCTS Transit Security Team

Following federal directive, MCTS makes changes to security.

MCTS Hosts Career Fair on December 11

Over One Hundred Positions Will Be Available Throughout 2025

County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics

Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.

More Funding Needed To Advance School-to-Apartments Conversion

Former Carleton School redevelopment at 41st and Silver Spring first proposed in 2019.

Bus Riders Still Save More with WisGo Despite First Fare Change in 5 Years

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget

The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators

Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Winter Brings End To Construction Detours for MCTS

With construction season ending riders will see four routes return to normal.

MCTS Winter Bus Schedule Starts December 1, 2024

The winter schedule includes timetable updates

Lime, Bublr Will Be Free on Election Day

Lyft and Uber are also offering discounted rides. But not MCTS.

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

MCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security

Bus system has long relied a private contractor.

MCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase

Transit system raising the daily, weekly and monthly caps.

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

Act 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County

Annual budget brief finds the county’s brief era of largely pain-free budgets likely to be short-lived

WisDOT announces park and ride closures due to safety and security issues

State and county partnership helped more than 80 individuals find reliable housing

Denise Wandke Out at MCTS, Says She Will Return

MCTS managing director takes 'unexpected leave' and goes camping?

Crowley Budgets $26 Million For New Buses

If approved, county would employ federal funding to help purchase 40 new buses.

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.

Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting

Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.

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.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2025 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working

New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.

FTA Requiring MCTS, Others To Search For Threats To Transit Workers

Federal agency wants transit systems to assess and fix threats to transit workers.

New BRT Project Gone For a Decade

Connect 2 dead for 10 years or more. 'This has to be clearly stated for the record.'

BRT project pause gives us pause

Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads

$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.

Milwaukee County Awarded Nearly $29 Million for Road Improvements and New Buses

Federal funding received by Milwaukee County comes from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System

Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.

Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028

Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.

Paratransit Taxis Launching Next Week

New service has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.

It’s MCTS Vs. TransDev for Waukesha Metro Contract

MCTS competing against its troubled paratransit contractor for transit system contract in Waukesha.

MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route

Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.

MCTS Announces Route Changes for Fall 2024

Changes reflect the start of the school year and the end of a major city road project.

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.

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.

MCTS Adds 28 New Buses

But it's still not enough for the system's aging fleet.

RNC Will Cause Some County Services To Be Moved to Wauwatosa

Milwaukee County launches webpage to detail what office is going where.

MCTS Designing New Bus Shelters

First 25 bus shelters -- of some 600 total -- will be installed next year.

Milwaukee County Updates Website Providing Public Information for Residents During Republican National Convention

Residents are encouraged to visit county.milwaukee.gov/RNC2024 to stay informed about Milwaukee County operational impacts during the RNC

MCTS Updates RNC Bus Detours To Better Serve Downtown, Riders

The initial plan left a 1.4-mile gap between stops on many routes.

Bus Ads Will Blast Trump, Promote Biden During Republican Convention

57 MCTS buses will become rolling billboards for Democratic ads during the RNC.

Paratransit Taxis Could Return in September

MCTS officials believe they have found new taxi provider for persons with disabilities.

MCTS Bids To Run Waukesha Buses

Milwaukee transit officials make first major play for a regional transit system.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

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.

How To Get To Summerfest 2024

Spoiler alert: Don't expect to drive to the front door without spending $40.

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.