'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.
'You need to go home:' MCTS driver helps reunite lost dogs with family just in time for Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- Two lost dogs were back with their family for Christmas, thanks to Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Jamie Grabowski.MCTS officials said Monday, Dec. 23 Grabowski spotted the dogs running alone near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue around midnight on Dec. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Two lost dogs were back with their family for Christmas, thanks to Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Jamie Grabowski.MCTS officials said Monday, Dec. 23 Grabowski spotted the dogs running alone near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue around midnight on Dec. 18.
Man shot near Main and Hawley sought help from bus driver, MCTS says
MILWAUKEE -- According to a spokesperson with the Milwaukee County Transit System, a man approached a bus at the intersection of W.
MILWAUKEE -- According to a spokesperson with the Milwaukee County Transit System, a man approached a bus at the intersection of W.
'Important to give back:' Thousands of food items collected during 'Stuff the Bus' drive
MILWAUKEE -- The day before Thanksgiving is a crazy time at the grocery store.
MILWAUKEE -- The day before Thanksgiving is a crazy time at the grocery store.
2nd man charged in attack on MCTS bus driver with broom handle sentenced in 2 open cases
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men charged in connection with the November 2018 assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver was sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 26 in connection with two open cases against him.Jaquon Lampkin, 18, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty in October to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon in connection with the attack on the driver.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men charged in connection with the November 2018 assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver was sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 26 in connection with two open cases against him.Jaquon Lampkin, 18, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty in October to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon in connection with the attack on the driver.
MCTS to honor Rosa Parks with open seat on every bus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) are partnering to honor the life of Rosa Parks and recognize her contribution to the ongoing fight for equality for all.MCTS will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from Sunday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) are partnering to honor the life of Rosa Parks and recognize her contribution to the ongoing fight for equality for all.MCTS will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from Sunday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 3.
MCTS bus cameras capture meteor streaking over Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System bus cameras captured a meteor streaking across the sky Nov. 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System bus cameras captured a meteor streaking across the sky Nov. 23.