BRT Construction On Schedule
Crews have poured concrete and run utility lines for a number of BRT platforms.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCity Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project
Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBRT 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 KilmerCounty Expects Key BRT Grant Soon
Construction could begin by spring 2021.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerIncreased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble
Oct 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer27th 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 KilmerBRT Line Delayed Until 2022
Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerTrump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Graham KilmerEast-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 SystemMCTS 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 SystemCouncil Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil approves amended bus rapid transit resolution
Legislation protects city taxpayers and city priorities
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ald. Michael MurphyCity Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneGive 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 HorneQuito’s BRT, a Model for Milwaukee?
Ecuadorian capital’s Bus Rapid Transit is cheap, convenient, fun to use.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Ken SmithCity Approves Bus Rapid Transit
Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."
Jul 13th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneDoes Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?
The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.
Jun 7th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyBus Rapid Transit Meetings This Week
Help shape the future of Milwaukee -- and city transit -- with your feedback.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCounty 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