Milwaukee MCTS budget gap, route cuts possible; blind riders concerned

The Brief

  • Milwaukee County Transit System is considering route changes to close a $15 million budget gap.
  • Visually impaired riders worry potential cuts could impact access to jobs and key facilities.
  • MCTS is collecting public feedback on concepts through events and an online survey through Oct. 26.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Transit System is looking to make changes to routes to close a budget gap. Some worry it will come at the expense of some of the most vulnerable.

Riding with MCTS

What they’re saying:

Getting around hasn’t been easy for Kevin Meyers.

“It was a pretty big challenge at first,” Meyers said. “It took some time.”…

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