Bus drivers union in Milwaukee County wants passengers to be required to wear masks
MILWAUKEE -- In Milwaukee County, masks are mandated for county facilities.
MILWAUKEE -- In Milwaukee County, masks are mandated for county facilities.
MCTS to suspend bus service early through the weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, June 4 they will temporarily suspend all bus service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday "after experiencing significant service disruptions in the past six days" amid protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.MCTS will also suspend service early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (June 5 to June 7).Service will resume each morning as regularly scheduled, officials said.MCTS officials noted in a news release Thursday the daily protest marches close major streets and intersections that are a part of the MCTS core bus route network.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, June 4 they will temporarily suspend all bus service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday "after experiencing significant service disruptions in the past six days" amid protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.MCTS will also suspend service early on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (June 5 to June 7).Service will resume each morning as regularly scheduled, officials said.MCTS officials noted in a news release Thursday the daily protest marches close major streets and intersections that are a part of the MCTS core bus route network.
Report: Southwest Airlines offering buyouts, temporary paid leave to workers amid pandemic
DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines is reportedly offering buyouts and temporary paid leave to its workers.Southwest's CEO, in internal documents seen by Reuters, says the move is needed in order to survive a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines is reportedly offering buyouts and temporary paid leave to its workers.Southwest's CEO, in internal documents seen by Reuters, says the move is needed in order to survive a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fare collection resumes for MCTS riders at 4 a.m. Monday, June 1
MILWAUKEE -- Fare collection will resume Monday, June 1 on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses.Riders were not charged for two months during the coronavirus pandemic.In addition to fare collection resuming, all riders will be asked to enter at the front of the bus -- with social distancing rules still in effect.Only 10 people will be allowed on a bus at a time -- and riders are asked to wear masks.MCTS officials said it's been too difficult to operate without collecting money from passengers."We're collecting fares again," said Kristina Hoffman with MCTS. "We've had rising costs due to the pandemic, and without any fare revenue, that's really been difficult for us."Fare collection begins a 4 a.m. Monday.Anyone with questions about fares or bus passes can contact the MCTS Customer Service Center by phone at 414-937-3218 (Voice), 711 (TRS), or email “customerservice@mcts.org.”
MILWAUKEE -- Fare collection will resume Monday, June 1 on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses.Riders were not charged for two months during the coronavirus pandemic.In addition to fare collection resuming, all riders will be asked to enter at the front of the bus -- with social distancing rules still in effect.Only 10 people will be allowed on a bus at a time -- and riders are asked to wear masks.MCTS officials said it's been too difficult to operate without collecting money from passengers."We're collecting fares again," said Kristina Hoffman with MCTS. "We've had rising costs due to the pandemic, and without any fare revenue, that's really been difficult for us."Fare collection begins a 4 a.m. Monday.Anyone with questions about fares or bus passes can contact the MCTS Customer Service Center by phone at 414-937-3218 (Voice), 711 (TRS), or email “customerservice@mcts.org.”
People climb atop MCTS bus, gunshots heard amid protests near 27th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found several protesters near 27th and Fond du Lac who had climbed on top of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.A spokesperson with MCTS said the protesters were jumping on the roof of the bus and that the driver and passengers were able to get off safely.Police arrived soon after and the bus was driven back to the station safely.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found several protesters near 27th and Fond du Lac who had climbed on top of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.A spokesperson with MCTS said the protesters were jumping on the roof of the bus and that the driver and passengers were able to get off safely.Police arrived soon after and the bus was driven back to the station safely.
President Trump: $40.9M in federal funding committed to Milwaukee rapid transit project
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 28 tweeted that millions of dollars in funding is being committed to Milwaukee's East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 28 tweeted that millions of dollars in funding is being committed to Milwaukee's East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.
'Wrong direction:' Milwaukee Co. falling behind in key indicators used to track safe reopening
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials announced Tuesday, May 26 that Milwaukee County has fallen behind in two of five categories used to track a safe reopening.The five, key indicators are used to track Milwaukee County's health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials announced Tuesday, May 26 that Milwaukee County has fallen behind in two of five categories used to track a safe reopening.The five, key indicators are used to track Milwaukee County's health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I‐94 North‐South (North Segment: County G to College Avenue)FRIDAY, MAY 22
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I‐94 North‐South (North Segment: County G to College Avenue)FRIDAY, MAY 22
'Truck went by me and then BAM:' Dump truck with bed in the air strikes bridge
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver escaped without injury on Thursday, May 21 after the dump truck he was driving struck a bridge near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver escaped without injury on Thursday, May 21 after the dump truck he was driving struck a bridge near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
DOT reminding motorists to 'buckle up, slow down for work zones' if traveling Memorial Day weekend
MILWAUKEE --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking those who need to travel this Memorial Day weekend to buckle up, plan their trips and drive carefully though work zones.“Safety is the top priority for this Memorial Day weekend,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “The State Patrol and other police agencies will be enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists who need help.
MILWAUKEE --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking those who need to travel this Memorial Day weekend to buckle up, plan their trips and drive carefully though work zones.“Safety is the top priority for this Memorial Day weekend,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “The State Patrol and other police agencies will be enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists who need help.
'Buckle up, slow down:' Increase in deer activity requires motorists to be alert
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of State Patrol are reminding motorists to be extra alert for deer along roadways.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of State Patrol are reminding motorists to be extra alert for deer along roadways.
'It's been tough:' Wauwatosa family reunited after weeks apart due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa family is finally back together and all back in Wisconsin.Kate Bertram's husband and daughters went to Arizona for spring break while she stayed home because of work.
MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa family is finally back together and all back in Wisconsin.Kate Bertram's husband and daughters went to Arizona for spring break while she stayed home because of work.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe:' American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
FRESNO, Calif. --A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
FRESNO, Calif. --A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
Major US airlines to require passengers to wear face masks
DALLAS — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.The move comes as airlines big and small contemplate how to comply with social-distancing recommendations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.Most flights are nearly empty these days — air travel is down 95% from a year ago, and the average domestic flight has 17 passengers, according to industry figures.But recently passengers have posted photos on social media of crowded planes with many passengers who weren't covering their faces despite the recommendation by federal health officials to wear a mask when in public to prevent spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.In some cases, airlines created the crowds by canceling other flights and packing passengers onto fewer planes.During a three-hour layover at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Vince Warburton noticed a crowd gathering in the gate area before his American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.“People were laughing at the fact that (gate agents) were encouraging us to social-distance while boarding the plane, and there were so many people in line,” said the 32-year-old video engineer, who was commuting to a job.The laughter didn't last long.“When we got on the plane, we were all sitting right next to each other,” said Warburton, who was flying on a discount ticket and was assigned a middle seat in a full row. ”People were very uneasy.
DALLAS — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.The move comes as airlines big and small contemplate how to comply with social-distancing recommendations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.Most flights are nearly empty these days — air travel is down 95% from a year ago, and the average domestic flight has 17 passengers, according to industry figures.But recently passengers have posted photos on social media of crowded planes with many passengers who weren't covering their faces despite the recommendation by federal health officials to wear a mask when in public to prevent spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.In some cases, airlines created the crowds by canceling other flights and packing passengers onto fewer planes.During a three-hour layover at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Vince Warburton noticed a crowd gathering in the gate area before his American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.“People were laughing at the fact that (gate agents) were encouraging us to social-distance while boarding the plane, and there were so many people in line,” said the 32-year-old video engineer, who was commuting to a job.The laughter didn't last long.“When we got on the plane, we were all sitting right next to each other,” said Warburton, who was flying on a discount ticket and was assigned a middle seat in a full row. ”People were very uneasy.
'Continuing work on projects:' During essential travel, watch out for work crews
MILWAUKEE --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins transportation workers and officials throughout the country in observing the annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24.“By following public health guidance and taking more precautions, road crews are continuing work on projects that will be essential to our recovery.
MILWAUKEE --The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins transportation workers and officials throughout the country in observing the annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24.“By following public health guidance and taking more precautions, road crews are continuing work on projects that will be essential to our recovery.
Work on WIS 32 through Whitefish Bay set to begin on Monday, April 20
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin work on a safety improvement project on Monday, April 20.Work will take place at various locations between Oakland Avenue and North Shore Drive.
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin work on a safety improvement project on Monday, April 20.Work will take place at various locations between Oakland Avenue and North Shore Drive.