MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A bus rapid transit system is one step closer to reality in Milwaukee County.
The plan was approved Wednesday, July 13th by Milwaukee County's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee and Milwaukee's Public Works Committee.
The total cost for the nine-mile system between downtown Milwaukee and Wauwatosa is estimated around $45 million.
The new route would be faster and more frequent than current bus service.
Milwaukee County will file for a $36 million federal grant next month.
Below is a statement from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's Office: