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.
'Exciting addition:' MCTS starts service to IKEA on June 3
OAK CREEK -- Workers and shoppers have a new way to get to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK -- Workers and shoppers have a new way to get to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek.
Police: MCTS bus struck by gunfire near 3rd and Auer in Milwaukee, no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Transit bus was struck by gunfire Tuesday night, May 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Transit bus was struck by gunfire Tuesday night, May 22.
MCTS bus crashes into Johnston Hall building on Marquette campus; 5 hurt
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus crashed into the front of the Johnston Hall building on the Marquette University campus Tuesday, May 15.It happened shortly after 5 p.m. near 12th and Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus crashed into the front of the Johnston Hall building on the Marquette University campus Tuesday, May 15.It happened shortly after 5 p.m. near 12th and Wisconsin.
See it: MCTS bus driver encounters wild animals on route -- again
MILWAUKEE -- Not only is he a bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System, Johnel might just be an animal whisperer.
MILWAUKEE -- Not only is he a bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System, Johnel might just be an animal whisperer.
MCTS bus driver pistol whipped in broad daylight by suspect determined to get his cellphone
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver was attacked moments before he was supposed to start his shift!
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver was attacked moments before he was supposed to start his shift!
Kudos! MCTS bus driver helps man whose wheelchair got stuck in pothole
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed for actions he took to help a man in a wheelchair.Ray Pearson Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed for actions he took to help a man in a wheelchair.Ray Pearson Jr.
Another MCTS driver to the rescue: Training instructor races to help man who slipped and fell on icy sidewalk
MILWAUKEE -- Another MCTS bus driver to the rescue!Milwaukee County Transit System officials on Thursday, April 19 shared video of an incident in which an MCTS bus driver raced to the aid of a man who slipped and fell on some ice.It happened when the rider got off the Greenline in downtown Milwaukee Thursday morning.Tim Boone, who was training a new driver, yelled "stop the bus" and "open the door," and he was then caught on camera rushing to the man's side.
MILWAUKEE -- Another MCTS bus driver to the rescue!Milwaukee County Transit System officials on Thursday, April 19 shared video of an incident in which an MCTS bus driver raced to the aid of a man who slipped and fell on some ice.It happened when the rider got off the Greenline in downtown Milwaukee Thursday morning.Tim Boone, who was training a new driver, yelled "stop the bus" and "open the door," and he was then caught on camera rushing to the man's side.
2 million+ rides! After 39 years on the road, MCTS longest serving driver takes final trip Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Veteran MCTS bus driver Eugene Stempniewski will get behind the wheel for the final time of his career on Friday, March 30, 2018.MCTS officials said in a news release on Thursday, March 29 Stempniewski will be driving his regular route, the Route 55.Stempniewski started driving for MCTS in 1979.
MILWAUKEE -- Veteran MCTS bus driver Eugene Stempniewski will get behind the wheel for the final time of his career on Friday, March 30, 2018.MCTS officials said in a news release on Thursday, March 29 Stempniewski will be driving his regular route, the Route 55.Stempniewski started driving for MCTS in 1979.
Get to Miller Park with ease: 'Brewers Line' begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers on Opening Day has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the gameThe Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you skip surge pricing.
MILWAUKEE -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers on Opening Day has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the gameThe Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you skip surge pricing.
Special moment caught on camera between MCTS bus driver, his young passenger
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver and four-year-old girl have developed a friendship over the years.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver and four-year-old girl have developed a friendship over the years.
'Leave the keys at home:' Miller Lite Free Rides are back for St. Patrick's Day in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
'I wasn't struggling:' Man shot by officer back on the stand, testifies about March 2016 shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The man shot by a Brown Deer police officer in March 2016 was questioned on Monday, Feb. 19 by the officer's lawyer -- and jurors also heard from the driver of the bus where the incident started.
MILWAUKEE -- The man shot by a Brown Deer police officer in March 2016 was questioned on Monday, Feb. 19 by the officer's lawyer -- and jurors also heard from the driver of the bus where the incident started.