Abele says MCTS bus fare cards should be accepted on Milwaukee streetcar
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele said Monday, March 20th that county bus passes should be accepted on the Milwaukee Streetcar but that the county should not be the operator of the rail service.Abele made the comments after County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb pressed the him for the county’s position on the downtown streetcar during a Public Policy Forum discussion on the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System.“MCTS uses the M-Card system, people are familiar with it, and I think that’s something that would be relatively easy to adapt to the streetcar,” Abele said of the potential to use bus passes on the streetcar.Abele and Lipscomb split over the larger question of whether the county should seek to operate the streetcar, which would require the county to submit a bid with the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele said Monday, March 20th that county bus passes should be accepted on the Milwaukee Streetcar but that the county should not be the operator of the rail service.Abele made the comments after County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb pressed the him for the county’s position on the downtown streetcar during a Public Policy Forum discussion on the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System.“MCTS uses the M-Card system, people are familiar with it, and I think that’s something that would be relatively easy to adapt to the streetcar,” Abele said of the potential to use bus passes on the streetcar.Abele and Lipscomb split over the larger question of whether the county should seek to operate the streetcar, which would require the county to submit a bid with the City of Milwaukee.
WATCH: MCTS bus driver rescues lost 5-year-old boy, wandering with no shoes
MILWAUKEE -- An alert Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised after spotting a five-year-old boy wandering alone in Milwaukee, wearing nothing but a T-shirt, shorts and socks.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proclaimed the week of March 13th – 19th MCTS Excellence Week, and MCTS officials highlighted some of their great employees.
MILWAUKEE -- An alert Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being praised after spotting a five-year-old boy wandering alone in Milwaukee, wearing nothing but a T-shirt, shorts and socks.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proclaimed the week of March 13th – 19th MCTS Excellence Week, and MCTS officials highlighted some of their great employees.
Close encounter of the wild kind: Bus driver avoids collision with deer at crossing
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
MCTS bus involved in crash near 30th & Burleigh in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Source tells FOX6 MCTS bus driver carjacked on city's north side: "Life should not be this dangerous"
MILWAUKEE -- It happened in just seconds!
MILWAUKEE -- It happened in just seconds!
MCTS shows off Packers pride with "GO PACK GO" on buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is showing their Green Bay Packers pride ahead of the Packers vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is showing their Green Bay Packers pride ahead of the Packers vs.
Ring in the New Year safely: Law enforcement on the lookout for drunk drivers
MILWAUKEE -- Ringing in the new year is a tradition, one that usually involves alcoholic beverages.
MILWAUKEE -- Ringing in the new year is a tradition, one that usually involves alcoholic beverages.
Sheriff's Office investigating sudden death of man in his 60s on MCTS bus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News there was a sudden death of a man in his 60s on a Milwaukee County bus Friday evening, December 23rd.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called to the scene near 86th and Silver Spring, shortly after 7:30 p.m.Authorities say the death of the man in his 60s is not believed to be suspicious.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.No other details have been released.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News there was a sudden death of a man in his 60s on a Milwaukee County bus Friday evening, December 23rd.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called to the scene near 86th and Silver Spring, shortly after 7:30 p.m.Authorities say the death of the man in his 60s is not believed to be suspicious.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.No other details have been released.
MCTS bus with 16 on board involved in crash; driver of vehicle fled the scene
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Wednesday evening, December 21st.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near 76th and Fond du Lac.Police say the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash ran from the scene.There were 16 people on the bus at the time, but no one was hurt.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Wednesday evening, December 21st.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near 76th and Fond du Lac.Police say the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash ran from the scene.There were 16 people on the bus at the time, but no one was hurt.PHOTO GALLERY
It'll cost some MCTS riders more in 2017
MILWAUKEE -- Some fares for Milwaukee County Transit System routes are on the rise for 2017.A news release issued by MCTS indicates the cost of a regular and premium 7-Day and 31-Day Pass is going up next year, while single ride fares, 1-Day Passes and reduced fare passes are staying the same.2017 MCTS Fares
MILWAUKEE -- Some fares for Milwaukee County Transit System routes are on the rise for 2017.A news release issued by MCTS indicates the cost of a regular and premium 7-Day and 31-Day Pass is going up next year, while single ride fares, 1-Day Passes and reduced fare passes are staying the same.2017 MCTS Fares
Milwaukee Bucks shine the light on MCTS bus driver who helped 2 lost children
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave some much deserved attention to Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver Jeannie Mitchell on Tuesday evening, December 20th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave some much deserved attention to Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver Jeannie Mitchell on Tuesday evening, December 20th.
MCTS breaks its ADA bus boarding record:" Huge vote of confidence in our ability to meet their travel needs"
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has provided more than 100,000 rides to passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices.“To give 100,000 rides in one year to our customers who use mobility devices is a huge vote of confidence in our ability to meet their travel needs,” says Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “Safety and access to reliable and convenient transportation are big reasons why so many of Milwaukee County residents choose to ride with MCTS.”According to a press release, this 100,000 ride milestone comes on the heels of MCTS receiving national recognition for outstanding service to the ADA community/Each day, MCTS passengers who use devices like walkers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters can enjoy freedom and travel throughout Greater Milwaukee thanks to bus features like:• The “kneeling” function to lower the bus to curb level.• Retractable ramps that allow mobility device users to safely and easily get on and off the bus• Front driver- and curb-side seats marked with the universal access symbol for ADA seating.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has provided more than 100,000 rides to passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices.“To give 100,000 rides in one year to our customers who use mobility devices is a huge vote of confidence in our ability to meet their travel needs,” says Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “Safety and access to reliable and convenient transportation are big reasons why so many of Milwaukee County residents choose to ride with MCTS.”According to a press release, this 100,000 ride milestone comes on the heels of MCTS receiving national recognition for outstanding service to the ADA community/Each day, MCTS passengers who use devices like walkers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters can enjoy freedom and travel throughout Greater Milwaukee thanks to bus features like:• The “kneeling” function to lower the bus to curb level.• Retractable ramps that allow mobility device users to safely and easily get on and off the bus• Front driver- and curb-side seats marked with the universal access symbol for ADA seating.
Honoring Rosa Parks: MCTS will keep a seat open, headlights shining on Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open and the headlights shining on its entire fleet on Thursday, December 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open and the headlights shining on its entire fleet on Thursday, December 1st.
To celebrate 25 million M•CARD rides, MCTS is giving away 5 Golden Passes
MILWAUKEE -- To celebrate 25 million M•CARD rides, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is giving away five Golden M•CARDs.Each card will be personalized with the winner’s name and preloaded with a 31-Day Pass good for unlimited rides during those 31 days.The Golden M•CARD giveaway is free and open to anyone.
MILWAUKEE -- To celebrate 25 million M•CARD rides, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is giving away five Golden M•CARDs.Each card will be personalized with the winner’s name and preloaded with a 31-Day Pass good for unlimited rides during those 31 days.The Golden M•CARD giveaway is free and open to anyone.
Hailed for her actions: MCTS bus driver helped 2 lost kids get back to their home
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed for actions she took to help two Milwaukee children out of a scary situation.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed for actions she took to help two Milwaukee children out of a scary situation.
Want to cast your vote but don't have a ride? Volunteers are ready to help
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to election day, sometimes the biggest challenge is not deciding who to vote for -- but rather, how to get to the polls.It will likely be a full house at any given polling place around Milwaukee on Tuesday, November 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to election day, sometimes the biggest challenge is not deciding who to vote for -- but rather, how to get to the polls.It will likely be a full house at any given polling place around Milwaukee on Tuesday, November 8th.
JobLines: A collaborative effort utilizing MCTS buses to connect people with jobs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is teaming up with organizations in the area to get folks connected with jobs.Routes 6 and 61 are now JobLines -- a collaboration between MCTS, the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin and MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope).It's an effort to connect Milwaukee residents with suburban job opportunities.According to MCTS, every day, nearly 1,000 riders use JobLines to take them from the heart of Milwaukee to Waukesha and Washington Counties for jobs they can depend on.Are you looking for a better paying job?
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is teaming up with organizations in the area to get folks connected with jobs.Routes 6 and 61 are now JobLines -- a collaboration between MCTS, the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin and MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope).It's an effort to connect Milwaukee residents with suburban job opportunities.According to MCTS, every day, nearly 1,000 riders use JobLines to take them from the heart of Milwaukee to Waukesha and Washington Counties for jobs they can depend on.Are you looking for a better paying job?
Chris Abele pitches 2017 budget plan, calls it a "big departure" from previous budgets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele pitched his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee County Board on Monday afternoon, October 3rd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele pitched his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee County Board on Monday afternoon, October 3rd.
Milwaukee County's Bus Rapid Transit project cleared to begin project development phase
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, September 23rd that the county has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into the project development phase of the east-west Bus Rapid Transit project.This approval allows Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System to begin environmental and engineering studies on the 9-mile BRT route.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, September 23rd that the county has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into the project development phase of the east-west Bus Rapid Transit project.This approval allows Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System to begin environmental and engineering studies on the 9-mile BRT route.