Milwaukee-Wauwatosa Bus Rapid Transit service begins; a quicker option
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 5 to mark the start of CONNECT 1 service.
MCTS launches summer changes, new CONNECT 1 service
Milwaukee County Transit System summer schedules go into effect on June 4 and include the launch of the new CONNECT 1.
Vehicle strikes MCTS bus, boy hurt, driver arrested
Officials said an MCTS bus was traveling east on Burleigh when a black Nissan hit it at the intersection of Sherman and Burleigh.
MCTS: Bus Rapid Transit line enters final construction stage
Milwaukee County’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line enters the final construction stage with the painting of dedicated lane stripes this week.
Waukesha-Milwaukee bus line, Bluemound route enhancement proposed
A proposed Milwaukee-Waukesha county partnership could build upon a bus rapid transit line and enhance the Bluemound route.
Milwaukee County Transit System faces 'fiscal cliff,' less than 2 years
Wisconsin Policy Forum released a study on Thursday, March 30 which shows the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is facing a “fiscal cliff" in less than two years.
MCTS WisGo fare collection system caps fares; launching April 1
Riding a Milwaukee County Transit System bus is about to get easier thanks to the new fare collection system, WisGo. It will begin the weekend of April 1.
Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit; riders invited to attend meetings
Milwaukee County Transit System invites riders to attend community education meetings to learn more about the new CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line which starts service June 4.
Miller Lite Free Rides Bus Crawl for New Year's Eve
Miller Lite is teaming up with MCTS to help Milwaukee residents and visitors celebrate New Year's Eve safely by creating a program called Miller Lite Free Rides.
WisDOT joins campaign to prevent impaired driving; boost patrols
According to a news release, officers will boost patrols from Dec. 16 to New Year's Day.
MCTS seventh Rosa Parks tribute: 'A seat available for everyone'
MCTS is honoring Rosa Parks for the seventh year in a row by keeping a seat open on every bus in the fleet from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 3.
MCTS changes to service; route eliminations, adjustments
MCTS announced Monday, Nov. 21 changes to service approved by Milwaukee County in the 2023 annual budget.
MCTS CONNECT 1st electric bus, Wauwatosa to downtown Milwaukee
MCTS CONNECT, Milwaukee County's first electric bus, was unveiled Thursday night. It will take riders from the medical research center in Wauwatosa to downtown Milwaukee.
MCTS Rosa Parks Scholarship contest: 'A model for others'
Milwaukee County Transit System announced its annual Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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.
MCTS bus crashes into building near 11th and Mitchell
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 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
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.