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Transit Union Gives Leader Strike Authority
MCTS is facing a budget deficit, political blowback and, now, labor unrest.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds
Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Graham KilmerBudget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns
Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerDue To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze
But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS Announces Service Cuts
Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMOVE 2025 Enters Phase 3 with Recommended Plan to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Changes to 20 Routes Reflect Rider and Operator Feedback
May 28th, 2025 by Milwaukee County Transit SystemHow Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerNew MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce
Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS 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.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With New Buses
New buses come with a new design riffing on familiar Milwaukee icons.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCould Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Transit System Begins Collecting Rider Feedback to Shape 2025 Routes
Jan 6th, 2025 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave
Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerBus Riders Still Save More with WisGo Despite First Fare Change in 5 Years
Nov 18th, 2024 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Denise Wandke Out at MCTS, Says She Will Return
MCTS managing director takes 'unexpected leave' and goes camping?
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDespite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerIt’s MCTS Vs. TransDev for Waukesha Metro Contract
MCTS competing against its troubled paratransit contractor for transit system contract in Waukesha.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMCTS Bids To Run Waukesha Buses
Milwaukee transit officials make first major play for a regional transit system.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerShould MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?
MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections
Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCould Federal Grant Have Saved Bus Routes?
Some question how Abele administration used federal grant money.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham KilmerAbele Appoints Brown-Martin to Lead Transportation
Brown-Martin served for 25 years with the State of Wisconsin, will take the helm at Milwaukee County Department of Transportation on June 4
May 9th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele