Milwaukee County Transit System

Major Bridge Closure Will Last Until Spring

And will be followed by a parallel closure.

County Names New Director of Transportation

Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.

MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse

MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.

27th Street Bridge Will Close For A Year

I-94 project will cause key local road’s longterm closure.

MCTS Avoids Full Route Cuts Under New Plan

MCTS will not eliminate any routes entirely in 2026, but will cut service on 16 routes.

Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments

Complex was first proposed in 2022.

Milwaukee County Board Votes to Invest $5 Million to Protect Transit Service

County Executive Crowley Selects Joe Lamers as Director of Milwaukee County Department of Transportation

Lamers brings nearly 20 years of experience in local government administration to this role

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Highlights Key Co-Sponsorships in 2026 Milwaukee County Budget

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Hosts 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest and County Budget Booth

Community Event with “Wicked” Fun Activities and Connections to County Services and Information

Milwaukee County Budget Mostly Avoids Big Cuts, But Difficult Budgets Are Back

Recent state budget actions helped, but transit, capital projects still face structural headwinds.

Supervisors O’Connor, Gómez-Tom, Bielinski, and Martinez – County Residents Should Not Be Asked to Pay More, Get Less

Recommended Budget needs some work. Supervisors call for public input on non-negotiables in the 2026 Budget.