MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Expects Key BRT Grant Soon
Construction could begin by spring 2021.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Increased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble
Oct 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line
North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Line Delayed Until 2022
Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project Receives Milestone Federal Approval
East-West BRT will be the first rapid transit corridor in the region, providing a “central spine” for MCTS and paving the way for future rapid transit corridors.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Submits Updated Application for Bus Rapid Transit Funding
East-West BRT Route could save riders more than 60 hours on their commute each year
Sep 8th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves amended bus rapid transit resolution
Legislation protects city taxpayers and city priorities
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ald. Michael Murphy
City Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Give Your Input on BRT Project
County will hold two open houses on Bus Rapid Transit line.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
$2 Million BRT Study Underway
25 detectors along 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit route measure traffic to find best route.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Quito’s BRT, a Model for Milwaukee?
Ecuadorian capital’s Bus Rapid Transit is cheap, convenient, fun to use.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Ken Smith
City Approves Bus Rapid Transit
Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."
Jul 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?
The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.
Jun 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Bus Rapid Transit Meetings This Week
Help shape the future of Milwaukee -- and city transit -- with your feedback.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
County Plans for Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line would connect Downtown and Medical College, federal funds will be sought.
Jan 16th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
