Yesterday, members of the union that represents drivers for the transit system voted overwhelmingly against a contract proposal, with 93% voting against it and 92% voting to strike. Bus drivers have been working without a contract for three months. Bus service will continue to operate Tuesday, but if an agreement is not reached bus service […]
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Come to our February 2015 Meeting
The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union will be holding its February meeting on Saturday February 7. Please join us as we discuss efforts to make transit better and upcoming efforts for the month of February. February 7, 2015 at 10:00am Milwaukee Environmental Consortium 1845 N. Farwell Av. Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-1715 Agenda 2015-2017 WISCONSIN STATE BUDGET […]
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Changes to bus routes affecting MTRU meetings
On January 18, 2015 the Milwaukee County Transit System made changes to bus service on the east side. These changes will affect travel to and from Milwaukee Transit Riders Union meetings at the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium (MEC). LIST OF NEARBY BUS ROUTES AND STOPS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 2015: Route Nearest stop(s) to MEC 30 Sherman-Wisconsin […]
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Changes coming to Milwaukee transit next week
Do you ride the Routes 10, 14 and 30? Change is in store for you beginning this weekend. Route 10 MCTS will be replacing Route 10 with a new Gold Line Express. The Gold Line express will follow the current routing of the #10 west of downtown and follow the current routing of the #30 […]
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Voter ID Update: Blocked by SCOTUS
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Voter ID law. As of 10/8/14 you will not need to show an ID in order to vote in November. Government Accountability Board update The ruling comes as a result of legal challenges to the law. The law is expected to make it harder for people to vote […]
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Voter ID update
Friday, the Voter ID law was reinstated by a federal court based on some small changes to how the state issues IDs. At this point, it is fairly certain that Voter ID will be in place for the elections on November 4. What do you need to know in order to vote? If you need […]
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New routes to start next week
Two much anticipated routes to suburban job centers will start next week. The routes were created out of the settlement from the lawsuit brought against WisDOT by MICAH and BHCW. Route 6 goes to Mayfair, Brookfield Square, the New Berlin Industrial Park, FedEx and BuySeasons from the Rufus King and Midtown areas. Route 279 goes […]
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Upcoming events to showcase new routes, opportunities
Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) and the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) will be sponsoring an event tomorrow to showcase two new routes that will be added to the system starting August 24 as a result of the historic Zoo Interchange lawsuit. Be one of the first to see these routes as […]
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Come to our August 2014 Meeting
The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union will be holding its August meeting on Saturday August 2. Please join us as we discuss efforts to make transit better and upcoming efforts for Fall 2014. August 2, 2014 at 10:00am Milwaukee Environmental Consortium 1845 N. Farwell Av. Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-1715 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes VISION 2050 […]
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Community forum to look at regional transit crisis, offer solutions
PDF MILWAUKEE — The lack of access to suburban jobs for urban workers has taken a toll on the Milwaukee area. Many employers have trouble filling open positions, and at the same time many Milwaukee residents feel little hope in finding work. For reasons ranging from economic development to social justice, community leaders across the […]
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