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.
Last MCTS buses to pull out of downtown transit center this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses will pull out of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) for the final time this weekend.The Transit Center property was sold by Milwaukee County to developer Rick Barrett who is redeveloping the land into the Couture project.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses will pull out of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) for the final time this weekend.The Transit Center property was sold by Milwaukee County to developer Rick Barrett who is redeveloping the land into the Couture project.
MCTS: Changes coming for several bus routes through downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The sale and demolition of the Downtown Transit Center means changes for several MCTS routes that run through downtown Milwaukee.The new routes will allow riders improved access to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (Route 12) and a direct route to grocery stores, restaurants, and the Lakefront for people living on the west side (Route 33).
MILWAUKEE -- The sale and demolition of the Downtown Transit Center means changes for several MCTS routes that run through downtown Milwaukee.The new routes will allow riders improved access to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (Route 12) and a direct route to grocery stores, restaurants, and the Lakefront for people living on the west side (Route 33).
MCTS officials: Stay cool on a county bus when the heat is on
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System want to remind riders they will always have a cool place to go when the heat is on -- any MCTS bus.Officials say all buses have air conditioning that keep passengers at a comfortable 72 degrees.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System want to remind riders they will always have a cool place to go when the heat is on -- any MCTS bus.Officials say all buses have air conditioning that keep passengers at a comfortable 72 degrees.
"I'm not me anymore:" Bus driver, witness to officer-involved shooting says it left her traumatized
BROWN DEER -- For the first time, we are hearing from the bus driver who had a front-row seat to an officer-involved shooting.
BROWN DEER -- For the first time, we are hearing from the bus driver who had a front-row seat to an officer-involved shooting.
"Terrible:" Increased patrols after rocks thrown at officers during large disturbance at Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
"They're checking in:" Milwaukee County Park and Ride lots add extra security during Summerfest
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided at least 32,000 rides to Summerfest on Wednesday, June 29th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided at least 32,000 rides to Summerfest on Wednesday, June 29th.
Keep your vehicle clean: During Summerfest, Park and Ride lots become targets for thieves
MILWAUKEE -- No one likes to walk up to their vehicle and see that the window has been busted out and personal belongings have been stolen -- but it has happened in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- No one likes to walk up to their vehicle and see that the window has been busted out and personal belongings have been stolen -- but it has happened in Milwaukee.
How will you get to/from Summerfest? There are several options, and you should plan ahead
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2016 begins on Wednesday, June 29th.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2016 begins on Wednesday, June 29th.
Local routes, Summerfest Shuttles, Freeway Flyers: MCTS can get you to the Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don't have to take your vehicle to Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don't have to take your vehicle to Summerfest.
MCTS driver hailed for helping 15-year-old girl get away from harassing man
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is being recognized for helping a 15-year-old girl escape from a man who was harassing and following her.MCTS officials say Sharon Chambers was about to pull away from a bus stop at Sherman and Silver Spring on Monday morning, June 13th when she noticed a girl waving in her direction."I thought she was just running to catch the bus, but as she walked in front of the bus I noticed she was crying," Chambers was quoted in a news release. "I told her to get on the bus and let her know no one was going to mess with her on my bus."Chambers drove away from the area in case the man was still following the girl.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is being recognized for helping a 15-year-old girl escape from a man who was harassing and following her.MCTS officials say Sharon Chambers was about to pull away from a bus stop at Sherman and Silver Spring on Monday morning, June 13th when she noticed a girl waving in her direction."I thought she was just running to catch the bus, but as she walked in front of the bus I noticed she was crying," Chambers was quoted in a news release. "I told her to get on the bus and let her know no one was going to mess with her on my bus."Chambers drove away from the area in case the man was still following the girl.
"Quicker, easier and cheaper:" MCTS, Summerfest team up to offer a new way to get to the Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- Cash may be king, but the all-new MCTS Pre>Fare is a rock star at getting you to Summerfest!
MILWAUKEE -- Cash may be king, but the all-new MCTS Pre>Fare is a rock star at getting you to Summerfest!
"He had his hands around her neck:" MCTS bus driver pulls over to help woman in danger
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time this week, we're learning of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver stepping up to help someone in need.
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time this week, we're learning of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver stepping up to help someone in need.
"Above and beyond:" Bus driver impresses, taking time to help woman in wheelchair
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is getting kudos for her recent actions -- from people who saw it happen and beyond."This lady, badge number 138, can't say it enough, above and beyond community service," said John Bischoff.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is getting kudos for her recent actions -- from people who saw it happen and beyond."This lady, badge number 138, can't say it enough, above and beyond community service," said John Bischoff.
Amid projected $7.1 million revenue shortfall, MCTS officials grilled by county supervisors
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials were grilled by Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday, May 19th.This, as MCTS is facing a projected $7.1 million shortage in revenue for the year.That is based on data from the first three months of the year.MCTS hoped to bring in $37.6 million for 2016."The transit system is still getting people to work, getting people to school, making sure this is an economic engine for Milwaukee County, and right now, how we're setting this up -- we're failing," Michael Mayo Sr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials were grilled by Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday, May 19th.This, as MCTS is facing a projected $7.1 million shortage in revenue for the year.That is based on data from the first three months of the year.MCTS hoped to bring in $37.6 million for 2016."The transit system is still getting people to work, getting people to school, making sure this is an economic engine for Milwaukee County, and right now, how we're setting this up -- we're failing," Michael Mayo Sr.