MCTS reinstates mask policy; COVID 'medium' risk

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is responding to rising COVID-19 risk levels by reinstating its mask policy on Friday, Oct. 14.

TSA PreCheck enrollment; Milwaukee airport Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

Wisconsin’s residents can enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA PreCheck® application program inside Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in a special event from Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4.

Milwaukee County electric bus charging station installed

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21 the installation of the first electric bus charging station at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa.

Rail strike averted; Milwaukee Amtrak service interrupted

In Milwaukee, some Amtrak travel was interrupted Thursday due to a potential strike. Railroad worker unions and companies

Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike

A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.

MCTS bus crashes into building near 11th and Mitchell
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A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash Sunday morning near 11th and Mitchell in Milwaukee.

MCTS Transit Teen Advisory Board applicants wanted

The Milwaukee County Transit System is looking for teen applicants interested in joining its new Transit Teen Advisory Board.

Milwaukee launches 3rd electric scooter pilot program

Milwaukee launched a third dockless electric scooter pilot program on Friday, Sept. 2. Spin, Lime and Veo scooters will be available through 2023.

Milwaukee airport gets runway 'friction tester' vehicle

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport unveiled a newly-implemented "friction tester" vehicle designed to keep runways safer.

Emergency landing at Mitchell International

A small plane made an emergency landing at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Thursday. It did not impact the airport's flight operations.

Racine all-electric buses; city awarded $3.8M for 4 new buses

Racine has been awarded $3,796,872 from the U.S. government to buy four additional all-electric buses and increase its fleet to 13.

Milwaukee bus driver saves dog, nearly struck by vehicles

A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed a hero – for rescuing a dog from the hazards of traffic.

Dog rescued by MCTS driver
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MCTS Bus Driver Rachel C. noticed a dog running in the street near her bus, narrowly avoiding being struck by numerous cars.

MCTS: 73 new clean diesel buses joining fleet

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Monday, Aug. 15 the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources.