Photo By: Han Zheng
For some Milwaukee County bus riders, a longer wait could become part of the daily commute. For others, the bigger concern is whether their bus route will even still exist. As federal pandemic relief funding runs dry and budget deficits grow, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is considering service changes that could reduce its network by 25%.
At an Oct. 8 meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board, MCTS President and CEO Steve Fuentes discussed the agency’s efforts to prepare for financial challenges while developing a bus network that can stay sustainable in the years to come…