Milwaukee County Transit System

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.

16 Bus Routes Could Be Cut By 2025

Budget cuts could slash 45% of all bus routes and 20% of bus service, MCTS warns.

Local Leaders Celebrate Launch of BRT Service

Connect 1, the new bus rapid transit service, launched Sunday.

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.

Streetcar Rolling Through Rising Couture

Lakefront tower now stands 15 stories tall, while streetcar connection is built out in base.

MCTS Unveils New Pride Bus

Transit system's second Pride bus celebrating LGBTQ+ community will run throughout all of 2023.

City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown

Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.

County Planning Employee Health Clinics

Three clinics intended to improve primary care access and health outcomes while cutting insurance costs.

How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?

Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.

County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers

Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.

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.

Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board to discuss MCTS funding, Electric Vehicles Initiative Wednesday

Supervisor Coggs-Jones to Host MCTS at Upcoming Listen & Learn Session

Milwaukee County Transit Safety and Security Task Force Announces Three Upcoming Public Hearings

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

BRT Bus Lanes Getting Painted

But how will dedicated bus lanes for nine-mile long East-West Bus Rapid Transit line work?

MCTS Launches #SaveTheBus Campaign

Transit system raising awareness of its impending budget crisis.

FlexRide Expanding Service April 17

Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.

6 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch

MCTS planning changes to maximize impact of East-West BRT and bus system.

County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses

Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.

Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts

MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Rings Alarm on Transit Fiscal Cliff

Chairwoman Nicholson statement on ‘Detour Ahead’ report

Wisconsin Policy Forum Report Highlights Urgent Need for State Action on Local Government Revenue Reform

Report forecasts a possible $25.6 million transit system gap possible in 2025 when federal ARPA funds are depleted

New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1

WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer

County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.

Bus Rides Free on St. Patrick’s Day

Molson Coors once again sponsoring free bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day.

MCTS Holding Public Information Meetings on New BRT

Starting in June, 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit will run from Downtown to Wauwatosa..

Route 88 A Transit Success Story

Bus route with less frequency grows riders. But this is a cautionary tale, too, transit officials say.

Funding Transit Would Make Wisconsin More Welcoming

Will the Wisconsin State Legislature get on board?

MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain

And even if they do, it would be in a much-diminished capacity.

County Transportation Building Going Solar?

Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.

New Electric BRT Line Will Launch With Some Diesel Buses

New service will still launch June 4, but will be short four electric buses.

Bus Route Changes Coming March 5

To cut costs, changes coming to routes 52, 15 and 60.

Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement

Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.

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.

Dan Boehm Out at MCTS

County bus system leader since 2014 faced employee allegations of verbal abuse and retaliation.

MCTS Announces Rosa Parks Scholarship Recipients Day Before Her Birthday

MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security

MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.

BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start

MCTS still must stripe dedicated lanes, add equipment to stations.

North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023

Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion

FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.

Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed

Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

County Executive David Crowley Applauds Federal Partners Securing Millions in Federal Funding for Milwaukee County Projects

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.

13 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s

Whether you seek thrills, great food, dancing or group fun, there's a choice for you.

MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends

Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.

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.

The Salvation Army To Provide Christmas Day Dinner in Milwaukee

Event presented by the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation

Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center

Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Thanks Residents for Sharing Their Experiences with the Transportation and Transit Committee

Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback

Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.

1st Vice Chair Taylor Recognizes Anniversary of Rosa Parks Refusing to Give Up Bus Seat

County Supervisors Commend Milwaukee County Transit System and Amalgamated Transit Union 998 on New Contract

Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement

New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.

Supervisor Pushes Health Clinic for Transit Workers

Sup. Peter Burgelis wants to use federal funding for employee health clinic.

Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023

Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.

RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished

A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.

Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract

Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.

Committee Okays Carleton School Project

Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.

MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line

East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer

Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Nicholson, Sumner Amendment Funding Paratransit and Parks

Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound

Demand is way up since pandemic, but airline capacity an issue for Mitchell International Airport.

Supervisor Burgelis Appointed to Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. Board of Directors

Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived

2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.

County Budget Puts Public Health, Safety First

2023 budget requires tough decisions. As county executive here are my priorities.

MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November

Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.

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.

Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement

Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.

Transit System Will Continue to Shrink

Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.

MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike

MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.

County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses

Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.

Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’

Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.

Proposed Route for North-South BRT Line Unveiled

SEWRPC releases planned 27th Street bus rapid transit line plan.

Should Brady Street Be Pedestrian-Only?

Business improvement district asks for further study after fatal hit-and-run.

Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?

Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.

MCTS Seeks Teens for New Transit Teen Advisory Board

Applications to join are now being accepted through Friday, September 30.

MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again

Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.

Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election

Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.

BRT Stations Reshape Wisconsin Avenue

New transit line transforming Milwaukee's main street even before operation begins.

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Supervisor Martin Applauds Arrival of 73 New Clean Diesel Buses

Praises hard work of local and federal leaders

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.

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.

County Online Budgeting Tool Falls Short

Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.

UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building

Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.

Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval

Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.

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.

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.

How To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car

9 options for getting to the Big Gig.

Summerfest Returns, Back To Normal

Pandemic precautions largely removed for state’s largest festival, which draws about 800,000 people.

Bus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence

Voices of Gun Violence seek to raise awareness of how gun violence impacts Milwaukee community.

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.

MCTS Invites Community to Attend Public Meetings on Proposed Fall 2022 Route Changes

Summerfest To Provide Shuttle Service

Private service will be twice as expensive and provide fewer stops than now cancelled public option.

Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce

Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.