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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus supervisor reinstated after being fired for helping woman

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Transport Service, Inc. (MTS) has reinstated William Bierman -- the bus supervisor who was fired back in October for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street.MTS met with Bierman on Monday, January 13th at the request of Milwaukee County.

Debate over whether fired MCTS worker should get job back

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus supervisor who was fired for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street is receiving kudos from many, along with criticism from others.William Bierman received a Golden Gloves Citizen's Award from Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan on Wednesday, January 8th for actions that got him fired from MCTS.

Fired MCTS employee honored for helping woman being attacked

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A former Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) employee stood up for a woman in need and lost his job because of it.

Some MCTS bus routes will not run Monday due to closure of MPS

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.

MCTS says Route 31 to be detoured due to road closure

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, January 2nd that Route 31 (State – Highland) will detour due to a long term closure of Watertown Plank Road between 92nd Street and Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard.To help ensure public safety, accessibility and mobility during the project, pedestrians will receive assistance to ride the bus free of charge in the detour area through a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.

Bus riders bundle up as they wait in the bitter cold

BAY VIEW (WITI) -- For thousands of Milwaukee residents who use city transportation, waiting in the cold is not a choice but rather a way of life.

Big changes coming for County buses over next few months

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some big changes are coming to Milwaukee's County buses over the next few months.Three of them -- and the leaders of the Milwaukee County Transit System hopes they will change your ride for the better.Early next year, bus riders will be able to track buses in real time using a computer or smartphone.Starting around February, you can use a smart card to pay your fare.

MCTS taking transit to next level with improvements

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), operated by Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. (MTS), is taking transit to the next level with new improvements.