"I took a taxi today:" Bus riders affected by transit strike not happy about being stranded
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Bus drivers union to hold "work stoppage," service suspended for 72 hours starting at 3 a.m.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
Rejected: 93% of transit union members vote down new contract, 92% vote YES for strike
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
"The negotiations continue to be fruitful:" Milwaukee County, MCTS union discuss new contract
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
"It's going to be clogged:" Construction likely means heavy traffic, limited parking near Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
MCTS union spokesman: 96.4% of members vote YES, call for strike if needed
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
"This is not our gig:" County Board committee votes against funding, operating streetcars in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
Charged: Man accused in robberies/stabbings on or near buses, one involving girl on her way to school
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
Get to Miller Park with ease: "Brewers Line" begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
Riders take note: MCTS' M•CARD charge goes into effect on April 6th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will begin charging $2 per card on April 6th.
Starting Sunday: MCTS expands service in Brown Deer, Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is expanding service across Milwaukee County.
"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.