Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board

MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.

6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026

MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.

MCTS Reaches New Labor Agreement With Union

Three-year agreement avoids union-authorized strike.

Rep. Steil Calls For Greater Federal Oversight of MCTS

Congressman points to fare evasion, but hasn't contacted county officials.

Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception

'It doesn't seem like anybody is coming to save the bus.'

MCTS Releases Fare Evasion Prevention Plan

Nearly 50% of Connect 1 riders aren't paying the fare, according to transit system.

MCTS Didn’t Report Deficit to County Board For Two Months

Crowley administration denies it was informed. Transit system now plans cuts.

MCTS to Make Major Changes, Cuts in Bus Service

How many of the system's 46 routes will have service hours or route altered?

MCTS Labor Negotiations Extended

Current contract extended, creating more time to negotiate new deal. Union voted down recent offer.

Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay

MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.

Transit Union Rejects MCTS Contract Proposal

MCTS offers one-year contract. Two sides differ on security, overtime provisions.

MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported

Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.

MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader

Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.

Who Will Lead MCTS?

Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?

MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds

Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.

Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns

Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.

Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze

But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.

County Transportation Director Resigns

Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.

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