Milwaukee County Transit System proposes 25% service cuts for 2027
MCTS proposes 25% service cuts for 2027
Big changes could be coming for the Milwaukee County Transit System. MCTS is proposing an approximate 25% reduction in service in 2027.
MILWAUKEE - Big changes could be coming for the Milwaukee County Transit System. MCTS is proposing an approximate 25% reduction in service starting in 2027.
Proposed service cuts
What we know:
Leaders say those cuts would help the agency stay afloat for the next three years. Based on projections, in 2027 the agency would have an estimated $15.7 million budget deficit.
According to the MCTS president and CEO, the agency has been providing more service than its budget can sustain, making a complete system redesign necessary.
"This again is a proposed path forward that will help all of us collectively stabilize our system, sustain our system for several years, and it's a system that we can always grow," said Steve Fuentes, Milwaukee County Transit System President and CEO.
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MCTS says it's partnering with a consulting company to explore the cuts and other potential ideas.
There's no date set for when the proposal will be considered by the full board.
MCTS projects nearly $500K budget surplus in 2026, officials say
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is projected to end 2026 with a budget surplus, officials said on Thursday, June 4.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County Transit System.