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Take the Shuttle to PrideFest
Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to PrideFest, held June 5-7 at Henry Maier Festival Park.
May 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Sup. Taylor Reacts to Board’s Missed Opportunities on Zoo Catering, Streetcar Funding
“I am disappointed that this pre-emptive strike failed so my message to County taxpayers is clear: watch your wallets!”
May 21st, 2015 by Steve F. Taylor
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
GO Pass Community Distribution Begins May 1ST
GO Pass applications will be processed and the passes will be handed out at 21 senior and community centers throughout the months May and June.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Crime and disorder forcing businesses to close
The real story behind the closing of Mama Mia’s
Apr 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?
NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
GO Passes Available Starting March 31
New resource increases independence and transit ridership.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
MCTS Will Begin Handing Out Free Transit Passes for Eligible Seniors or Persons With Disabilities on March 31st
The free pass can be used immediately.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
M•CARD Charge Goes Into Effect April 6th
The Milwaukee County Transit System will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Names Brendan Conway Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is proud to announce the hiring of Brendan Conway as its new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Expands Service in Brown Deer and Oak Creek
Beginning Sunday, March 22, 2015, MCTS will begin running a new route to Brown Deer while expanding a separate route to Oak Creek.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Zero In Wisconsin smart phone app will help those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to drive sober.
So if you’re planning to celebrate this festive holiday, your plans should include downloading the free Zero In Wisconsin Drive Sober app for mobile devices.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Supervisors Announce New Bus Service to Suburban Job Centers
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Patricia Jursik, and Supervisor Theo Lipscomb to take inaugural ride on March 23 in Oak Creek and Brown Deer.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Visit Wauwatosa?
Visit Milwaukee creates a web site for Tosa, which doesn't even tell you how to get there.
Feb 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter
Letter to ATU Local 998 was released to the media by Alderman Robert Bauman.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
“An effective way to avoid a drunken driving arrest or a crash is to designate a sober driver before you celebrate.”
Dec 29th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Announces Opposition to Downtown Transit Center and O’Donnell Park Sales
Says Proposals Amount to “Fire Sale” by County
Dec 9th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
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.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Nov 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Nov. 3 at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Public Invited to Comment on 2015 Budget; Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Board Moves Forward on Free Transit Rides for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities
Adds New Transit Service to Job Centers in Brown Deer and Oak Creek
Oct 29th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Nov. 3 at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Public Invited to Comment on 2015 Budget
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
The Milwaukee County Transit System to Host Public Meetings
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has scheduled two public meetings to describe the new proposed routes stemming from a grant awarded by the Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Transit System
The Best Ride to the Wisconsin State Fair
Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair!
Jul 31st, 2014 by Milwaukee County Transit System
More Real Time Bus Data Available
Five more routes now let riders know exactly when the bus will come.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
West Hampton Avenue Construction Project Begins May 21, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the City of Milwaukee will reconstruct West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia to North Green Bay avenues. The project completion date is expected to be November 1, 2014.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
County Board Approves Agreement Won in Court Action Brought by MICAH and BHCW to Fund New Transit Route
Supervisor Jursik: "This is a hell of a way to fund transit"
May 22nd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Friends of MADACC Launches 45% Campaign
Keep an eye on the back of Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get the first glimpse of Friends of MADACC’s 45% Campaign.
May 22nd, 2014 by Press Release
West Hampton Avenue Construction Project Begins May 21, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the City of Milwaukee will reconstruct West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia to North Green Bay avenues. The project completion date is expected to be November 1, 2014.
May 20th, 2014 by Press Release
MCTS Schedule Changes Effective June 8, 2014
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces schedule changes to several routes effective Sunday, June 8, 2014.
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.
May 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Time is Now to Move Forward on Transit
Supervisor Mayo calls on the County Executive to take immediate action and re-open the bid for transit.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
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.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Anthony Staskunas Expresses Concern Over Southridge Bus Stop
Says Southridge Management Should Reconsider Bus Stop Move
Apr 17th, 2014 by Sup. Tony Staskunas
More Transit Funding Needed, Fitch Ratings Warns
Economy could suffer if governments don't recognize decline in driving and other trends that favor transit.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Transit Plus Service Does Not Provide Enough Accessibility to Southridge
Supervisor Patricia Jursik Says Bus Stop at Mall Entrance Still Needed for Safety
Mar 20th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
Zero In Wisconsin smart phone app will help those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to drive sober.
Statement from Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Mar 12th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Supervisors Say “It’s Time to Move Forward on Transit”
They Urge the County Executive to Issue a New Transit RFP
Mar 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Supports Reallocating Money for Transit and Roads
Supervisor Deanna Alexander said today that she supported efforts by Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan to reallocate funding for a downtown Milwaukee streetcar.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders
"MV Transportation has a questionable track record managing transit systems far smaller than the Milwaukee County Transit System."
Feb 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Transit Riders Union
County Officials Delay Solving Bus System’s Woes
Contractor chosen would save taxpayers $15 million a year. So why the delay?
Jan 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority
Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority
Jan 14th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan to honor transit worker fired after helping woman
Alderman Donovan to honor transit worker fired after helping woman
Jan 7th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
Although no one really knows what the New Year will bring, everyone can take steps to make sure 2014 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Happy Holidays: Fired transit worker gets Scrooged
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 27, 2013
Dec 27th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
The Disconnected City
New study shows no way for workers to get to jobs. What are its solutions?
Dec 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success
Hopes for More Dialogue With Southridge Mall over Misplaced Bus Stop
Dec 13th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Transit system bidders will address Public Transportation Review Board
Veolia, MV Transportation to make their pitches.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman
On New Year’s Eve, When Miller Time Ends Miller Lite Free Rides® Begin
Miller Lite Free Rides Return to Milwaukee and Waukesha on New Year’s Eve 2013
Dec 9th, 2013 by Press Release
Preview of MCTS Bus Advancements Including Smart Cards and Real-Time Information
MCTS to host open house to show off new technology.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Community Conversations on Milwaukee County Bus Service Scheduled
Potential service provider invites community to share thoughts and provide input
Nov 21st, 2013 by Press Release
MCTS Schedule Changes Effective December 8, 2013
Schedule changes are coming to MCTS in December. Part of the system's quarterly adjustments.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee County Supervisors Weishan and Stamper Praise Board Veto Overide of Taxicab Resolution
Measure Designed to Lower Costs and Increase Service, Especially in Under-Served Areas
Nov 7th, 2013 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Today at 4 P.M.
Milwaukee County War Memorial to Host Annual Event
Nov 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 4 p.m. on November 4
The Milwaukee County Board will hold its annual public hearing for the 2014 County Budget at an earlier time, 4 p.m., on Monday, November 4, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial, in the Memorial Hall on the third floor of the building.
Nov 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Southridge Management For Moving MCTS Bus Stops Farther from the Mall Entrance
Chairman of Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Says Decision Will Keep Disabled, Seniors and Others Away from Mall
Sep 26th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 4 P.M. on November 4
The Milwaukee County Board will hold its annual public hearing for the 2014 County Budget at an earlier time, 4 p.m., on Monday, November 4, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial, in the Memorial Hall on the third floor of the building.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Transit Committee Chairman Michael Mayo, Sr. Challenges Removal of Bus Stops From Shopping Centers
Says Issue Is One of Disability Rights
Sep 11th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Ride the Downtown Shuttle to Harley-Davidson’s 110th
Park your bike and ride the bus between Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary events.
Aug 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Take the Shuttle to Mexican Fiesta
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Mexican Fiesta on the bus!
Aug 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013
Project expected to be completed by December 2013
Aug 20th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
MCTS Schedule Changes Effective August 25th, 2013
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces schedule changes to several routes effective Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Aug 12th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Take the Shuttle to African World Festival
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to African World Festival on the bus
Jul 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
The Best Ride to the Wisconsin State Fair
Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves German Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of German Fest.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves German Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of German Fest
Jul 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Announces Route 56 Greenfield Avenue Detours Ending
MCTS announces that Route 56 (Greenfield Avenue) will resume regular routing between 100th and 92nd Streets effective Friday, July 19, 2013
Jul 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Is Your Ride To Summerfest
Take the bus to Summerfest
Jun 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Take The Shuttle to Polish Fest
Shuttle fares are $3.00 round trip for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11 years), seniors (65 years and older) and persons with disabilities with proper ID.
Jun 14th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County
Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County will jointly unveil a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Press Release
Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus!
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Take the Shuttle to Pridefest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Pride Fest on the bus! Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to Pride Fest, held June 7-9 at Henry Maier Festival Park.
May 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Schedule Changes Effective June 9th, 2013
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announces schedule changes to several routes effective Sunday, June 9, 2013.
May 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Celebrate Earth Week With An Earth Friendly Ride!
Riding the bus is an easy way to help the planet by reducing traffic congestion and emissions.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Celebrate Earth Week with an Earth Friendly Ride
Throughout the week (April 20 – 26) we invite the public to join us as we recognize the important role that public transportation plays in making the world greener.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Testimony Before the Joint Committee on Finance April 4, 2013
Marina Dimitrijevic Chairwoman, Milwaukee County Board
Apr 4th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor David Cullen Calls for Audit of Paratransit Contract
Audit to Evaluate the Fiscal Impact of Emergency Paratransit contract
Mar 18th, 2013 by David Cullen
Supervisor Mayo Sounds Alarm on Transit Funding
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., District 7, is calling on Milwaukee County residents to contact their state representatives and senators to demand changes to the way Milwaukee County Transit services are funded in the state budget.
Mar 8th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
MCTS Announces Route 56 Greenfield Avenue Detour
MCTS announces that Route 56 will detour due to a long term closure of the Greenfield Avenue Bridge over I-894/US45
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 31, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
MCTS Bikes on Buses Program Soars Past 100,000!
Milwaukee, WI – Already this year, 106,314 passengers boarded a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus with their bike.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers an easy way to and from the Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Take the Shuttle to Mexican Fiesta
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Mexican Fiesta on the bus
Aug 17th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves Irish Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of Irish Fest.
Aug 6th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
The Best Ride to the Wisconsin State Fair
Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair! Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides several choices of an easy, convenient and economical ride that will get you straight to the gate.
Jul 30th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Wisconsin State Fair Shuttle
Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair! Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides several choices of an easy, convenient and economical ride that will get you straight to the gate.
Jul 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves German Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of German Fest.
Jul 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Is Your Ride to Summerfest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus! The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8, 2012.
Jun 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Letter to City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service
The attached letter was sent today by Alderman Robert J. Bauman, chair of the Public Works Committee, regarding the scheduling of Council file# 120230: Resolution directing negotiations with the City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service.
Jun 15th, 2012 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Take The Shuttle To Polish Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus! Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to Polish Fest, held June 15-17 at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Buses provide service along Wisconsin Avenue to the festival. Shuttles run roughly every 30 minutes to Polish Fest from 11:30 am to 12:30 am on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16; and from 9:00 am to 10:30 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue, except where the bus detours to travel along Michigan Street during the Milwaukee River Bridge construction (see map). When traveling to Polish Fest, the Shuttle stops between N. 6th Street and N. Jackson Street, then proceeds directly to the Mid Gate. Stops are made at all bus stops marked with the Summerfest smile logo. Shuttle fares are $3.00 round trip for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11 years), seniors (65 years and older) and persons with disabilities with proper ID. MCTS buses also serve Polish Fest with numerous regular routes in the downtown area connecting to the Shuttle. Regular MCTS fares apply for travel on local routes. Freeway Flyer service is not offered for this festival. Customers can find additional information and suggested routing via Google Trip Planner by visiting RideMCTS.com, or by calling the 24-hour automated bus information line at 414-344-6711.
Jun 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Is Your Ride to Summerfest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus! The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8, 2012. Riders can drive or take a bus to the downtown area and take a Shuttle to the Summerfest North Gate. Those farther out can park at one of 10 park-ride lots and take a Freeway Flyer to the Summerfest Mid Gate, while those traveling from north of Milwaukee can take the Ozaukee County Express.
Jun 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Dump the Pump and Save Money with MCTS
People who Dump the Pump can save thousands of dollars each year. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will join with other public transportation systems nationwide participating in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump on Thursday, June 21, and encourages everyone to join in.
Jun 11th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
