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December 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
they’re still alive
Looks like no routes are going to be eliminated next year (which is great) but 16 routes will still have frequency reduced and 5 will still have their routes shortened. Routes 20, 28, 33, 34, 55 and 58 will run only during peak times 7 days a week, likely meaning reduced service hours.
Transportation: MCTS Avoids Full Route Cuts Under New Plan
MCTS will not eliminate any routes entirely in 2026, but will cut service on 16 routes.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Looks like no routes are going to be eliminated next year (which is great) but 16 routes will still have frequency reduced and 5 will still have their routes shortened. Routes 20, 28, 33, 34, 55 and 58 will run only during peak times 7 days a week, likely meaning reduced service hours.
With more battery electric buses going back in service on the Connect 1, a lot of riders are still confused on how the off board fare payment works. A lot of people are trying to scan their fare on the bus even though there is no fare validators on the electric buses.
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
With more battery electric buses going back in service on the Connect 1, a lot of riders are still confused on how the off board fare payment works. A lot of people are trying to scan their fare on the bus even though there is no fare validators on the electric buses.
i saw a wild 5100 series bus (#5183) roaming around west allis as a training bus a couple times today which was cool to see. I think MCTS is getting ready to retire the d40lfrs or at least retire almost all of them since only a few have been in service everyday now
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM
i saw a wild 5100 series bus (#5183) roaming around west allis as a training bus a couple times today which was cool to see. I think MCTS is getting ready to retire the d40lfrs or at least retire almost all of them since only a few have been in service everyday now
Construction proposed to start by the end of the decade? I have dreamed for this day to come
The draft report: madison.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
If passenger trains return to Madison, the city wants its Amtrak station built along existing rail lines close to Downtown, transit and parking.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Construction proposed to start by the end of the decade? I have dreamed for this day to come
i guess Waukesha metro is trying to copy most transit agencies by running shorter Sunday schedules on major holidays. This is why i always applaud MCTS for providing regular Sunday service on every major holiday, and not having service end very early on holidays like most bus systems do nowadays.
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
i guess Waukesha metro is trying to copy most transit agencies by running shorter Sunday schedules on major holidays. This is why i always applaud MCTS for providing regular Sunday service on every major holiday, and not having service end very early on holidays like most bus systems do nowadays.
i was scouring google street view (like any regular person) and found this old little mcts d30lf from 2007
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 AM
i was scouring google street view (like any regular person) and found this old little mcts d30lf from 2007
So basically WISDOT is probably going to copy what they did for the zoo interchange project and fund a new route or two or increased service, just for the funding to run out after a few years (even while the project is still under construction). Great job WISDOT, you did it once again
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
So basically WISDOT is probably going to copy what they did for the zoo interchange project and fund a new route or two or increased service, just for the funding to run out after a few years (even while the project is still under construction). Great job WISDOT, you did it once again
idk why but lately, Waukesha metro route 1 has been struggling with constant delays. For example this was yesterday, 4 buses were going east with of the 2 buses being 20+ minutes late. This created a large gap in service going westbound.
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
idk why but lately, Waukesha metro route 1 has been struggling with constant delays. For example this was yesterday, 4 buses were going east with of the 2 buses being 20+ minutes late. This created a large gap in service going westbound.
remember when route 68 was proposed to be extended into Ozaukee County providing service 7 days a week
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
remember when route 68 was proposed to be extended into Ozaukee County providing service 7 days a week
I rode the new route 82 a few days ago and honestly it wasn’t that good. The route runs every 40 minutes from 6am-10pm and basically covers the old route 19 branch in oak creek. With route 82’s low frequency and reduced hours it definitely feels like a step down from route 19.
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I rode the new route 82 a few days ago and honestly it wasn’t that good. The route runs every 40 minutes from 6am-10pm and basically covers the old route 19 branch in oak creek. With route 82’s low frequency and reduced hours it definitely feels like a step down from route 19.
Idk why so many county supervisors are so car brained. Bus riders have to deal with fares that are nearly doubled and also have with reduced service, along with several route eliminations. Drivers really need to stop acting like they are the only ones suffering.
MKE County: Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?
MKE County: Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?
Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'
urbanmilwaukee.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Idk why so many county supervisors are so car brained. Bus riders have to deal with fares that are nearly doubled and also have with reduced service, along with several route eliminations. Drivers really need to stop acting like they are the only ones suffering.
I keep forgetting how busy the RedLine gets. The westbound bus I was on after 6pm was standing room only by the time it left Shorewood! The route is always consistently busy on Sundays and definitely deserves improved frequency but current funding unfortunately does not allow.
October 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I keep forgetting how busy the RedLine gets. The westbound bus I was on after 6pm was standing room only by the time it left Shorewood! The route is always consistently busy on Sundays and definitely deserves improved frequency but current funding unfortunately does not allow.
the d40lfrs have awoken this morning, with 5352 returning to service after being dormant for a month
October 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
the d40lfrs have awoken this morning, with 5352 returning to service after being dormant for a month
I’m glad to see people opposing the proposed route turn backs. Route 11 won’t serve Butler, route 24 won’t serve Greendale, route 80 won’t serve Glendale. These villages will lose all bus service, along with Hales Corner with the route 28 elimination.
Sign the Petition
Don’t Leave Riders Stranded: Save Route 80 from Bender to Good Hope
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October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’m glad to see people opposing the proposed route turn backs. Route 11 won’t serve Butler, route 24 won’t serve Greendale, route 80 won’t serve Glendale. These villages will lose all bus service, along with Hales Corner with the route 28 elimination.
omg these all are extremely dangerous, idk which one i would pick but the vintage one looks cool
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
omg these all are extremely dangerous, idk which one i would pick but the vintage one looks cool
all the electric buses are sleeping so instead we get XD40s and a old d40lfr 😭
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
all the electric buses are sleeping so instead we get XD40s and a old d40lfr 😭
This genuinely one of the most stupidest bills I’ve ever seen someone propose and it’s obviously only being proposed to please republicans and conservatives.
No Free Rides Act; Wisconsin leader proposes bill to enforce bus fares
Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil introduced the “No Free Rides Act," citing FOX6 reporting on bus fare evasion.
www.fox6now.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This genuinely one of the most stupidest bills I’ve ever seen someone propose and it’s obviously only being proposed to please republicans and conservatives.
I was on the GreenLine earlier this afternoon near downtown and omg it was literally packed due to the NoKings protest (even more packed than Summerfest!) I heard several people on the bus say it was their first time riding a bus and they enjoyed it, which was great to hear!
October 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I was on the GreenLine earlier this afternoon near downtown and omg it was literally packed due to the NoKings protest (even more packed than Summerfest!) I heard several people on the bus say it was their first time riding a bus and they enjoyed it, which was great to hear!
MCTS bus system circa 2030 (if funding isn’t increased)
October 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
MCTS bus system circa 2030 (if funding isn’t increased)
MCTS is quite literally going to go through a death spiral next year. I don’t think MCTS has ever proposed cutting this much service at once in its history. I can’t really say anything else now, besides the fact that we are literally losing our bus system.
Transportation: MCTS Plans 15% Service Cut
Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.
urbanmilwaukee.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
MCTS is quite literally going to go through a death spiral next year. I don’t think MCTS has ever proposed cutting this much service at once in its history. I can’t really say anything else now, besides the fact that we are literally losing our bus system.
Yeah let’s just eliminate the streetcar along with 6 MCTS bus routes instead of increasing the wheel tax by $10. How about we cut public transit service instead of putting the blame on state republicans for our funding problems! That’ll show them, right?
Milwaukee alderman recommends eliminating streetcar in place of increasing wheel tax
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - As Milwaukee leaders continue reviewing the proposed 2026 city budget authored by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, on city alderman is suggesting
wtmj.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Yeah let’s just eliminate the streetcar along with 6 MCTS bus routes instead of increasing the wheel tax by $10. How about we cut public transit service instead of putting the blame on state republicans for our funding problems! That’ll show them, right?
with the brewers going to the NLCS this year, a brewers themed livery like this would be great
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
with the brewers going to the NLCS this year, a brewers themed livery like this would be great
after being out of service since July, #5314 lives to see another day (once again)
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
after being out of service since July, #5314 lives to see another day (once again)
#6313 has returned to service this morning after being out of service since October of last year due to a reckless driver crashing into the bus
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#6313 has returned to service this morning after being out of service since October of last year due to a reckless driver crashing into the bus