Next Wednesday the Milwaukee County Board’s Transit Committee will be considering a proposal to extend Route 55 Layton Avenue. Route 55 currently runs between Warnimont Park (Lake Drive) to Southridge (76th St). If extended, Route 55 will run west to the Hales Corners Park & Ride Lot near 108th/Layton and connect with Routes 28, 43 […]
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Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders
022614_ReviewCommitteeDecision MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union applauds the Administrative Determination Review Committee of the Milwaukee County Board for dismissing the proposal to turn the management of the Milwaukee County Transit System over to MV Transportation. “MV Transportation has a questionable track record managing transit systems far smaller than the Milwaukee County Transit […]
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County committee stops MV takeover
The Milwaukee County Board’s Administrative Determination Review Committee stopped the deal struck with MV Transportation to manage the Milwaukee County Transit System. In it’s decision the commitee determined that the process was so flawed that no contract award could be made. Bus riders may have dodged a bullet, as it turns out that MV Transportation […]
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Long Wait Times Leave Transit Riders Out In The Cold
Download MILWAUKEE, WI — With this year’s record cold temperatures, transit riders have been forced to brave the cold while waiting for the bus. In Milwaukee, where transit service has decreased by one third since 2000, riders have found themselves waiting significantly longer than they did years ago. While Milwaukee’s service has dwindled significantly, other […]
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US Attorney reviewing Southridge bus stop removal
The U.S. Attorney is reviewing the removal of the Southridge bus stop for possible violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Southridge ordered the transit system to change the stop to the new location effective November 1, 2013, claiming that they were looking out for bus riders’ safety. However there are several problems with their […]
Continue reading...January 5, 2014 by
Buses will run Monday
It will be getting cold tomorrow, with wind chills getting as low as -50° F. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for the Milwaukee area. It will be so cold that MPS has announced that there will be no school on Monday and maybe Tuesday. The City and the County have […]
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County transit contract given to worst performer, appeal says
Milwaukee Transport Services, the non-profit that currently manages the Milwaukee County Transit System, has filed an appeal to the decision to award the management contract to the Dallas, TX based for-profit corporation MV Transportation. This appeal is connected to the lawsuit filed challenging the decision. The appeal revealed that MV Transportation actually received the lowest […]
Continue reading...December 27, 2013 by
Waukesha cuts bus service again
In another blow to regional transportation, Waukesha has opted to reduce service on all but two Waukesha Metro routes. This sweeping reduction in service comes at the same time that there is strong support for expanding transit in the region. The changes will take effect Thursday January 2, 2014. Route 1 – Saturday service hours […]
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New study looks at ways to connect Milwaukee with jobs in the suburbs
The Public Policy Forum has released a report about the lack of bus service to suburban job centers, how to fix this problem and the challenges that are holding us back. The report focused on three potential routes that would connect Milwaukee to suburban job hubs. 10X (Brookfield Square to UWM via Downtown) 80X (Woodcreek/Puetz […]
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