MCTS to resume bus fare collection, front door boarding on June 1
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Tuesday, May 26, that it will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all buses and on paratransit vehicles providing Transit Plus rides starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020.MCTS is recommending that riders who are medically able to wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while on board.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Tuesday, May 26, that it will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all buses and on paratransit vehicles providing Transit Plus rides starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020.MCTS is recommending that riders who are medically able to wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while on board.
MPD: 2 injured, driver cited in accident that collided with MCTS bus near 27th and Vliet
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accident that happened near 27th and Vliet on Friday afternoon.Authorities said a vehicle ran a red light and hit another vehicle around 4:40 p.m. on May 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accident that happened near 27th and Vliet on Friday afternoon.Authorities said a vehicle ran a red light and hit another vehicle around 4:40 p.m. on May 22.
'Do your part:' MCTS urges public to continue following rider restrictions, Safer at Home orders
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System and its bus drivers have asked the public to continue doing their part in keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a video, drivers share messages of hope and public safety for both themselves and riders.All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are currently limiting ridership to 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System and its bus drivers have asked the public to continue doing their part in keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a video, drivers share messages of hope and public safety for both themselves and riders.All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are currently limiting ridership to 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing.
Body of missing Milwaukee County Transit System employee pulled from Menomonee River
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, April 15 identified the body pulled from the Menomonee River on April 12 as that of Jerome Wasielewski, a missing Milwaukee County Transit System employee.He was last seen leaving the MCTS administration building on March 20.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, April 15 identified the body pulled from the Menomonee River on April 12 as that of Jerome Wasielewski, a missing Milwaukee County Transit System employee.He was last seen leaving the MCTS administration building on March 20.
MCTS asks for public assistance finding missing employee last seen March 20
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is asking for the public's help finding a missing employee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is asking for the public's help finding a missing employee.
'I think it's better this way:' 10 rider limit takes affect on all MCTS buses
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are now limiting ridership to just 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing, but that change has come with other challenges.There is only so much opportunity for social distancing in confined spaces like on a bus or at a bus stop.
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are now limiting ridership to just 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing, but that change has come with other challenges.There is only so much opportunity for social distancing in confined spaces like on a bus or at a bus stop.
'Essential rides only:' MCTS to limit number of passengers on buses to 10 beginning Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- The next time you wait for a Milwaukee County bus, don't be surprised if it passes you by.The Milwaukee County Transit System will begin on Thursday, April 9 limiting the number of passengers on buses to just 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The next time you wait for a Milwaukee County bus, don't be surprised if it passes you by.The Milwaukee County Transit System will begin on Thursday, April 9 limiting the number of passengers on buses to just 10.
'Better to be safe than sorry:' Concerns rise over lack of social distancing on buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Milwaukee County officials announce suspension of MCTS bus fares
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
Milwaukee County supervisors propose free bus service during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
MCTS bus operator tests positive for the coronavirus, health department alerted
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was tested for the coronavirus and it came back positive on Friday, March 20.Officials say the employee was a bus operator.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was tested for the coronavirus and it came back positive on Friday, March 20.Officials say the employee was a bus operator.
MCTS reducing weekday bus service in response to coronavirus spread
MILWAUKEE — As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is reducing the amount of bus service offered on weekdays.As an increasing number of businesses have closed or allowed employees to work from home, MCTS is seeing a significant decrease in ridership.
MILWAUKEE — As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is reducing the amount of bus service offered on weekdays.As an increasing number of businesses have closed or allowed employees to work from home, MCTS is seeing a significant decrease in ridership.
MCTS taking added steps to clean buses in response to coronavirus outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
New app helps MCTS riders who are blind, low vision navigate 5K+ bus stops in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
Recognize them? West Allis police seek 2 who 'struck, kicked, strangled' elderly man on bus
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
Ice, snow, wind prompted power outages, MCTS bus delays, flight cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
Celebrate the New Year responsibly with free rides from Miller Lite, MCTS
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrate the New Year responsibly.
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrate the New Year responsibly.
While most were off work on Christmas, FOX6 visited businesses where it was 'all hands on deck'
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.