MCTS bus with 7 on board struck by vehicle near 46th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night, Nov. 13.
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night, Nov. 13.
'Yelich Line:' MCTS to temporarily rename bus route in honor of (soon-to-be) NL MVP
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System will temporarily rename a bus route after Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and finalist for National League MVP Christian Yelich.Route 22 will be renamed as of Thursday, Nov. 8, and this effort will run through Thursday, Nov. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System will temporarily rename a bus route after Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and finalist for National League MVP Christian Yelich.Route 22 will be renamed as of Thursday, Nov. 8, and this effort will run through Thursday, Nov. 15.
Bus driver hailed for helping a rider who had fallen while crossing street
SHOREWOOD -- A bus driver for Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailed for helping a rider in need -- and the entire episode was captured on camera.MCTS officials say a bus rider who had just gotten off the bus at Oakland and Capitol in August fell while crossing the street.
SHOREWOOD -- A bus driver for Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailed for helping a rider in need -- and the entire episode was captured on camera.MCTS officials say a bus rider who had just gotten off the bus at Oakland and Capitol in August fell while crossing the street.
Artwork stolen from bus shelter on Milwaukee's south side returned
MILWAUKEE -- Artwork stolen from a bus shelter on Milwaukee's south side has been returned, according to a news release issued by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) on Monday morning, Sept. 24.Officials say someone placed the artwork back on the shelter Saturday, one day after the thief’s image was featured in the news.
MILWAUKEE -- Artwork stolen from a bus shelter on Milwaukee's south side has been returned, according to a news release issued by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) on Monday morning, Sept. 24.Officials say someone placed the artwork back on the shelter Saturday, one day after the thief’s image was featured in the news.
South Milwaukee unveils newest MCTS bus shelter artwork
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is bringing some artwork to bus shelters.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is bringing some artwork to bus shelters.
MCTS announces detours during Harley’s 115th anniversary celebration
MILWAUKEE - Some MCTS bus routes will experience temporary detours and delays this Labor Day weekend due to Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary celebration.The biggest impact will be on Sunday when Wisconsin Avenue shuts down between Miller Park and the lakefront for the official 115th Anniversary Parade.
MILWAUKEE - Some MCTS bus routes will experience temporary detours and delays this Labor Day weekend due to Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary celebration.The biggest impact will be on Sunday when Wisconsin Avenue shuts down between Miller Park and the lakefront for the official 115th Anniversary Parade.
'Thank you, Tiffany:' MCTS leaders share another video showing a bus driver going above and beyond
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials have shared another story of a bus driver going above and beyond to serve her customers.According to MCTS, Tiffany Rowsey was driving a bus along Route 35 near 35th and Greenfield on July 9, when she noticed a woman and her children rushing toward the bus stop, hauling several bags filled with groceries.Rowsey jumped out of her bus, ran down the sidewalk, crossed the street and helped carry some of the bags.MCTS officials said several passing motorists stopped and waved the group across the street as they made their way toward the bus.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials have shared another story of a bus driver going above and beyond to serve her customers.According to MCTS, Tiffany Rowsey was driving a bus along Route 35 near 35th and Greenfield on July 9, when she noticed a woman and her children rushing toward the bus stop, hauling several bags filled with groceries.Rowsey jumped out of her bus, ran down the sidewalk, crossed the street and helped carry some of the bags.MCTS officials said several passing motorists stopped and waved the group across the street as they made their way toward the bus.
MCTS bus driver helps 2-year-old girl found running down busy street
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Diana Serrano is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 2-year-old girl."The first that I saw her was, I was sitting at the red light," said Serrano.On Saturday, Aug. 4, Serrano was just beginning her route on Milwaukee's south side, when she spotted something frightening."I know someone is not loading their kid in traffic," said Serrano.Security video from the bus shows a little girl alone and in the street, wearing nothing but a T-shirt and underwear.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Diana Serrano is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 2-year-old girl."The first that I saw her was, I was sitting at the red light," said Serrano.On Saturday, Aug. 4, Serrano was just beginning her route on Milwaukee's south side, when she spotted something frightening."I know someone is not loading their kid in traffic," said Serrano.Security video from the bus shows a little girl alone and in the street, wearing nothing but a T-shirt and underwear.
'More than just a bus driver:' MCTS drivers undergo sensitivity training before hitting the roads
MILWAUKEE -- We often hear stories about Milwaukee bus drivers being courageous and courteous when their riders come under duress.
MILWAUKEE -- We often hear stories about Milwaukee bus drivers being courageous and courteous when their riders come under duress.
MCTS is 'giving artists a space' by allowing local works to be featured at bus shelters
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee intersection is getting a facelift.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee intersection is getting a facelift.
'Failed to apply the brake:' Investigation into May accident involving MCTS bus complete
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials announced Friday, July 27 that the investigation into a May 15 bus accident at 12th and Wisconsin has wrapped up.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials announced Friday, July 27 that the investigation into a May 15 bus accident at 12th and Wisconsin has wrapped up.
'I just can't say enough:' MCTS bus driver helps blind man when construction changes his route
MILWAUKEE -- Navigating road construction is difficult enough -- now image doing it with your eyes closed.
MILWAUKEE -- Navigating road construction is difficult enough -- now image doing it with your eyes closed.
MCTS officials look into developing bus route from Milwaukee to Foxconn
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
MCTS helps festival-goers beat the heat at Summerfest with cooling center on bus
MILWAUKEE -- Anyone looking to beat the heat while at Summerfest can hop on board an air-conditioned Milwaukee County Transit System bus.MCTS announced on Friday, June 29 that they are providing one of its 40-foot-long buses to act as a cooling center for festival-goers who need a quick break from the party.
MILWAUKEE -- Anyone looking to beat the heat while at Summerfest can hop on board an air-conditioned Milwaukee County Transit System bus.MCTS announced on Friday, June 29 that they are providing one of its 40-foot-long buses to act as a cooling center for festival-goers who need a quick break from the party.
'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon
MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.
MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.
'It's important:' Parking checkers out in force as roads closed in Milwaukee for presidential visit
MILWAUKEE -- Streets surrounding the Pfister Hotel were closed Wednesday morning, June 27 ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival Wednesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- Streets surrounding the Pfister Hotel were closed Wednesday morning, June 27 ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival Wednesday night.
Jogger seriously hurt after being struck by MCTS bus; 'You don't see things like this every day'
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
Take note: MCTS announces 2 changes for freeway flyer riders headed to Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.