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Transit Center development proposals top out at 40 stories

Transit Center development proposals top out at 40 stories

Redevelopment proposals sent to Milwaukee County for the Downtown Transit Center include a 40-story retail and apartment tower, office high rises, and a hotel. Milwaukee County on Monday collected conceptual project plans from developers for the transit center site that County Executive Chris Abele plans to sell. Brian Taffora, Milwaukee County economic development director, said the county received more than one but fewer than 10 responses, but would not name exactly how many or which companies... ... Read More

MCTS Wants Your Feedback Regarding the Recent Changes to Local Routes

MCTS Wants Your Feedback Regarding the Recent Changes to Local Routes

We would like to know what you think about the changes in local transit service that began in January. As you may recall, MCTS was initially faced with a major loss of funds from the state. This would have resulted in the elimination of several routes and numerous route changes throughout the county. This situation was avoided when MCTS applied for, and was awarded, a two-year grant from the Federal Government. These funds had to be used to create express service (the MetroEXpress RedLine, BlueLine, and GreenLine). They allowed MCTS to keep several routes from being eliminated, but it required that some routes needed to be changed. We sincerely appreciate your patience and continued ridership during this transition. We understand that changes in service greatly affect how you use transit. The answers you provide today will help us decide how to serve you better in the future. Thank you for your time... Read More

Why we need a good public transit system in Milwaukee County

MCTS Managing Director Lloyd Grant, Jr. recently addressed the Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy in March of 2012. While there he explained the importance of public transportation. You can read his report which includes the impact of service cut backs, state funding needs and what transit is facing by clicking the links below.

MCTS Comments to the Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy
Attachments to Comments to Wisconsin Transportation Funding Commission... Read More

Miller Lite Free Rides on St. Patrick's Day

Miller Lite Free Rides on St. Patrick's Day

May the road rise to meet you, and may you enjoy an evening of free transit to celebrate your inner leprechaun!

Thanks to MillerCoors, MCTS will provide Miller Lite FREE Rides on Saturday, March 17, 2012 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

All rides will be free from 6pm until the end of regular service... Read More

Preview New Schedules Before They Become Effective January 29, 2012

Preview New Schedules Before They Become Effective January 29, 2012

As you may know several significant changes are coming to Milwaukee County Transit System. We're introducing three new MetroEXpress routes, two new local routes and transferring service from three other routes. At this time many of our other schedules will also experience their regular quarterly changes. Below you will find a list of all the schedules that will be changing effective Sunday, January 29, 2012. You will also find other helpful information to learn about all the new changes that are coming including a full color map from our 2012 Transit Guide and a special issue of Bus Lines featuring maps and descriptions of major route changes. Click the icons below to view special information and click the route names to preview the new schedules... Read More

New Year’s Eve with Miller Lite Free Rides

New Year’s Eve with Miller Lite Free Rides

Include the Milwaukee County Transit System when you’re making plans for the big night out, and have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve!  Miller Lite Free Rides and MCTS are providing a safe ride home.

Thanks to MillerCoors, Free Rides begin at 8 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011, and last until the end of regular service. Check schedule times carefully and plan ahead so you know your return routing and times.

Thirteen main routes, serving many popular entertainment venues, will stay in operation past the end of regular schedules with half-hour service until 4 am.

See the map below for details of the extended routes.

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Miller Lite Free Rides returns this New Year's Eve

Miller Lite Free Rides returns this New Year's Eve

MILWAUKEE (December 6, 2011) – To help Milwaukee-area residents and visitors ring in the New Year safely, Miller Lite, in partnership with Beer Capitol, Milwaukee County Transit System and Waukesha Metro Transit, will offer its signature free bus service on New Year’s Eve. Miller Lite Free Rides™, which has been offered in the Milwaukee community for 24 years, serves as a reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home and never drive drunk.

“The holidays are a time for tradition and celebration, and we hope that people who choose to celebrate the New Year with our great beers will also choose to be responsible and plan ahead for a safe ride home,” said Diane Wagner, alcohol responsibility manager for MillerCoors. “Drunk driving is completely preventable, and we encourage residents and visitors to make a tradition of responsibility with the help of Miller Lite Free Rides.”