"This is a compromise:" New bus stops at Southridge Mall in Greendale as of January 22nd
GREENDALE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Service has begun to provide service to new bus stops at Southridge Mall, Supervisor Patricia Jursik said Thursday, January 22nd.The newly placed stops include one that will eliminate the walk through the parking lot and across the busy service road outside the Sears Store.
GREENDALE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Service has begun to provide service to new bus stops at Southridge Mall, Supervisor Patricia Jursik said Thursday, January 22nd.The newly placed stops include one that will eliminate the walk through the parking lot and across the busy service road outside the Sears Store.
MCTS launches three new bus routes to help connect riders with schools & job opportunities
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many people in Milwaukee who rely on public transportation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many people in Milwaukee who rely on public transportation.
"Connecting riders to schools, job centers:" New MCTS bus routes launch Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas, UWM Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and business leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties will hold a news conference on Friday, January 16th to discuss the economic importance of the new MCTS Bus Routes.The new Gold and Purple Lines and Route 61, which serves jobs in Menomonee Falls and the Germantown Industrial Park, will launch on Sunday, January 18th, 2015.“Since taking office we’ve continued to improve transit in Milwaukee County for the tens of thousands of people who use it every day to get to work and school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas, UWM Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and business leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties will hold a news conference on Friday, January 16th to discuss the economic importance of the new MCTS Bus Routes.The new Gold and Purple Lines and Route 61, which serves jobs in Menomonee Falls and the Germantown Industrial Park, will launch on Sunday, January 18th, 2015.“Since taking office we’ve continued to improve transit in Milwaukee County for the tens of thousands of people who use it every day to get to work and school.
Free Rides back for New Year's Eve, thanks to Miller Lite, MCTS & Waukesha Metro Transit
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miller Lite is teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Waukesha Metro Transit to bring Free Rides back to Milwaukee and Waukesha for New Year’s Eve.Ted Elton is no stranger to working New Year's Eve as he'll be serving up drinks at Mo's Irish Pub, but he feels comforted that MCTS and Miller Lite are providing this service to the community."We want to foster a relaxed atmosphere for people to have fun and enjoy themselves but we also want to make sure they they're making it home alright," said Elton.More than 30 routes will be in operation, 13 of them running until 4am.To avoid standing in the bitter cold, this year MCTS allows you to see the real time status of your bus."You can check online and find out what time they are actually arriving in real time so you don't have to wait out at the bus stop," said MCTS Spokesperson Jacqueline Janz.With the support of Beer Capitol Distributing, free service will be provided on Wednesday, December 31st, on all MCTS bus routes beginning at 8:00 p.m. and Waukesha Metro routes beginning at 7:00 p.m. Detailed route and schedule information is available online or by calling 1-800-FREE-RIDES (1-800-373-3743) or texting “FREE RIDES” to 90464.CLICK HERE to view a map that shows 13 routes that have service until 4:00 am on New Year’s Eve 2014: Routes GreenLine, RedLine, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30 and 80.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miller Lite is teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Waukesha Metro Transit to bring Free Rides back to Milwaukee and Waukesha for New Year’s Eve.Ted Elton is no stranger to working New Year's Eve as he'll be serving up drinks at Mo's Irish Pub, but he feels comforted that MCTS and Miller Lite are providing this service to the community."We want to foster a relaxed atmosphere for people to have fun and enjoy themselves but we also want to make sure they they're making it home alright," said Elton.More than 30 routes will be in operation, 13 of them running until 4am.To avoid standing in the bitter cold, this year MCTS allows you to see the real time status of your bus."You can check online and find out what time they are actually arriving in real time so you don't have to wait out at the bus stop," said MCTS Spokesperson Jacqueline Janz.With the support of Beer Capitol Distributing, free service will be provided on Wednesday, December 31st, on all MCTS bus routes beginning at 8:00 p.m. and Waukesha Metro routes beginning at 7:00 p.m. Detailed route and schedule information is available online or by calling 1-800-FREE-RIDES (1-800-373-3743) or texting “FREE RIDES” to 90464.CLICK HERE to view a map that shows 13 routes that have service until 4:00 am on New Year’s Eve 2014: Routes GreenLine, RedLine, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30 and 80.
Seniors, persons with disabilities can ride the bus for free in Milwaukee starting in April
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is applauding committee passage of a proposal that will allow seniors and persons with disabilities to ride Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free starting April 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is applauding committee passage of a proposal that will allow seniors and persons with disabilities to ride Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free starting April 1st.
It will replace paper tickets: You can now buy "stored value" MCTS M•CARDs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two weeks ago, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) began selling one-day, seven-day and 31-day passes on MCTS M•CARDs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two weeks ago, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) began selling one-day, seven-day and 31-day passes on MCTS M•CARDs.
A more convenient and secure way to pay fares: MCTS to launch the "MCTS M•CARD"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is excited to begin selling the MCTS M•CARD starting Monday, September 29th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is excited to begin selling the MCTS M•CARD starting Monday, September 29th.
New bus routes give some people opportunity to work outside their neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Riding the bus was something Jackie Ivy never had to do.But when her car broke down back in February, she needed a lift.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Riding the bus was something Jackie Ivy never had to do.But when her car broke down back in February, she needed a lift.
Headed to the first-ever international soccer match at Miller Park? Ride MCTS!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, July 16th -- Ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to the first-ever international soccer match featuring popular soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara and English Premier League club Swansea City at Miller Park!MCTS’ Route 90 (Miller Park) operates along Wisconsin Avenue and provides an easy and safe way to get through traffic.Riding MCTS also allows individuals to save money on gas and parking.For this special event, Route 90 will begin service two hours before opening kick, operating approximately every 30 minutes.The soccer game begins approximately at 8:00 pm.Return trip bus services will run for a half-hour after the end of the match.Beginning at the Downtown Transit Center, Route 90 buses will make stops along Wisconsin Avenue from Jackson Street to 38th Street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, July 16th -- Ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to the first-ever international soccer match featuring popular soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara and English Premier League club Swansea City at Miller Park!MCTS’ Route 90 (Miller Park) operates along Wisconsin Avenue and provides an easy and safe way to get through traffic.Riding MCTS also allows individuals to save money on gas and parking.For this special event, Route 90 will begin service two hours before opening kick, operating approximately every 30 minutes.The soccer game begins approximately at 8:00 pm.Return trip bus services will run for a half-hour after the end of the match.Beginning at the Downtown Transit Center, Route 90 buses will make stops along Wisconsin Avenue from Jackson Street to 38th Street.
Capitalizing on the construction: MCTS & bars that run shuttle buses will be busy during Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest 2014 begins on Wednesday, June 25th -- and if you're driving there, it will be more difficult than it's been in the past -- but there are several cheap alternatives!Construction on the Hoan Bridge and I-794 has taken away many of the Third Ward lots and parking spaces Summerfest attendees have used in the past.In response, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is slashing some of its shuttle fares -- while other shuttle providers are expecting to be even busier than usual."We started it years ago because Summerfest used to be our slowest time of year because everyone would be at Summerfest, but now they stop here, get something to eat, something to drink, and hop on the free shuttle bus," Jerry Steny -- the owner of Steny's Tavern & Grill said.Steny says every year, his fleet of shuttle buses takes 300 to 500 people to Summerfest -- daily!He's expecting even more riders this year.Just outside of Maier Festival Park, the familiar red barrels are accompanied by orange.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest 2014 begins on Wednesday, June 25th -- and if you're driving there, it will be more difficult than it's been in the past -- but there are several cheap alternatives!Construction on the Hoan Bridge and I-794 has taken away many of the Third Ward lots and parking spaces Summerfest attendees have used in the past.In response, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is slashing some of its shuttle fares -- while other shuttle providers are expecting to be even busier than usual."We started it years ago because Summerfest used to be our slowest time of year because everyone would be at Summerfest, but now they stop here, get something to eat, something to drink, and hop on the free shuttle bus," Jerry Steny -- the owner of Steny's Tavern & Grill said.Steny says every year, his fleet of shuttle buses takes 300 to 500 people to Summerfest -- daily!He's expecting even more riders this year.Just outside of Maier Festival Park, the familiar red barrels are accompanied by orange.
An easy and convenient ride to Summerfest: Hop on the MCTS shuttle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus!The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 6, 2014.Take a bus or drive downtown (and park at one of many parking lots) and then take the Shuttle to the Summerfest North Gate.Those farther out can park at one of nine park-ride lots and take a Freeway Flyer to the Summerfest Mid Gate.Don’t forget those traveling from north of Milwaukee can take the Ozaukee County Express, too.DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE SERVICEThe Shuttle operates Downtown from 11:30 am to 12:30 am every day during Summerfest and provides service to the North Gate.Bus service runs every 10 minutes.Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue (see map).When traveling to Summerfest, the Shuttle stops between N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus!The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 6, 2014.Take a bus or drive downtown (and park at one of many parking lots) and then take the Shuttle to the Summerfest North Gate.Those farther out can park at one of nine park-ride lots and take a Freeway Flyer to the Summerfest Mid Gate.Don’t forget those traveling from north of Milwaukee can take the Ozaukee County Express, too.DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE SERVICEThe Shuttle operates Downtown from 11:30 am to 12:30 am every day during Summerfest and provides service to the North Gate.Bus service runs every 10 minutes.Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue (see map).When traveling to Summerfest, the Shuttle stops between N.
Just ONE DOLLAR round trip! Shuttle fares for Summerfest reduced!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has reduced the Summerfest Downtown Shuttle fares to ONE DOLLAR round trip (normally three dollars).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has reduced the Summerfest Downtown Shuttle fares to ONE DOLLAR round trip (normally three dollars).
Headed to PrideFest this weekend? Take an MCTS shuttle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to PrideFest on the bus!Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to PrideFest, held June 6-8 at Henry Maier Festival Park.Buses provide service along Wisconsin Avenue to the festival.Shuttles run roughly every 30 minutes to PrideFest from 3:00 pm to 12:30 am on Friday, June 6; and from 11:30 am to 12:30 am on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 08, 2014.Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue.When traveling to PrideFest, the Shuttle stops between N. 6th Street and N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to PrideFest on the bus!Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to PrideFest, held June 6-8 at Henry Maier Festival Park.Buses provide service along Wisconsin Avenue to the festival.Shuttles run roughly every 30 minutes to PrideFest from 3:00 pm to 12:30 am on Friday, June 6; and from 11:30 am to 12:30 am on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 08, 2014.Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue.When traveling to PrideFest, the Shuttle stops between N. 6th Street and N.
New technology allows you to know where your bus is at all times
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has just launched a new program that will allow bus riders to check the status of buses in real time. “We try to make transit as easy as possible.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has just launched a new program that will allow bus riders to check the status of buses in real time. “We try to make transit as easy as possible.
Know where your bus is at all times with MCTS "Real-Time Information"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System is taking transit to the next level by providing Real-Time Bus Information.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System is taking transit to the next level by providing Real-Time Bus Information.
Take the bus to Miller Park for Brewers games this season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball fans can get on board the best ride to Miller Park and avoid traffic and parking hassles.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball fans can get on board the best ride to Miller Park and avoid traffic and parking hassles.
Get home safe on St. Patrick's Day with Miller Lite Free Rides
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Miller Lite Free Rides available St. Patrick's Day, March 17th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are once again teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are once again teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
MCTS spokeswoman says buses running behind schedule
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow flying in southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, February 17th, a Milwaukee County Transit System spokeswoman says buses are running behind schedule.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow flying in southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, February 17th, a Milwaukee County Transit System spokeswoman says buses are running behind schedule.
MCTS says some bus routes not running Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Services (MCTS) says some bus routes are not running Tuesday, January 28th as a result of school closures due to the extreme cold.MCTS says most buses are operating Tuesday, January 28.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Services (MCTS) says some bus routes are not running Tuesday, January 28th as a result of school closures due to the extreme cold.MCTS says most buses are operating Tuesday, January 28.