MILWAUKEE – On December 23, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) 2026 Service Plan that will maintain and maximize public transit services next year. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the 2026 MCTS Service Plan last week. “My administration worked with MCTS and the Milwaukee County […]
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The Hop: Building Our Transit Future or Abandoning Our Economic Promise?
By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin stands at a crossroads. While cities across America invest in transit infrastructure that connects communities and drives economic growth, some of our state lawmakers are attempting to dismantle the very foundation of Milwaukee’s transportation future: The Hop streetcar system. Make no mistake—the Milwaukee Hop is more than a downtown amenity. […]
Ditching Cars for Rail, Wisconsin Amtrak Passengers Find Accessibility
“I’ll take this any day,” says one traveler who found solace on the train from Milwaukee to Chicago — a key route for the state’s Amtrak expansion. By Joe Timmerman Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. […]
FlexRide Milwaukee Working to Address Transportation Barriers
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. When it comes to getting from point A to point B, the easiest path is a straight line. But the straight line isn’t […]