http://transitridersunion.org/wp Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:28:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Readers of this site may have noticed that it has been quiet for a while. During this time, a new site has been designed and will be up in a matter of days. We feel that this new site is essential as the MTRU gears up for helping to get regional transportaion ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=101 The final word is in. These cuts are not as severe as the ones previously mentioned, but they will definitely hurt bus riders. The BusLine - (414) 344-6711 The BusLine will no longer feature live operators. The phone line will be completely automated. Milwaukee will be the only major city in America ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=100 In July, the transit system submitted it's initial budget proposal to the county executive. The county executive cut the amount of the tax levy $3.7 million, and instructed the bus system to find a way to work that into it's budget. This is why the transit system has so many ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=97 Scott Walker has been touting express buses as an alternative to rail transit. His plan has  been released, and you can download it here. () It is important to note that this express route will replace, not supplement local service.  Under this plan, the existing routes 18 & 23 will be ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=87 The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union is very much in favor of a regional approach to transit, however we do have some concerns about the proposed RTA, and the recommendations of its report to Governor Doyle.   Unfortunately, democracy is missing from the RTA plan.   The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union supports the ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=84 In a show of leadership on Wednesday November 19, 2008; the Milwaukee County Board voted to override Scott Walker's vetos of budget amendments that alter the fare increase and restore a much needed segment of a bus route in innercity Milwaukee. They deserve our thanks and support. Starting April 1, 2008 ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=83 Milwaukee will have the highest bus fare in the entire nation if County Executive Scott Walker's proposed budget is passed. Under the new plan, regular adult cash fares will rise to $2.25, Freeway Flyers will rise to $3.00, and Half Fares will rise to $1.10. People who buy passes and ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=79 Sunday, June 29, 2008 For immediate release Contact: Samuel Jensen (414) 405 6753 or Matt Nelson (414) 273 9777 www.transitridersunion.org transitridersunion@gmail.com The people deserve the opportunity to vote on sales tax The advisory sales tax referendum proposal passed by the Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, June 26, has the possibility of providing stable support for vital county ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=76 Did your bus come late today? Was it unusually dirty or loud? Is there a bus stop near you that needs to be repaired or improved in some way? Tell us about it. Why send complaints to us instead of just to MCTS itself? The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union is trying to ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=73 The Milwaukee Transit Riders Union will be hosting a presentation and open house organised by students from the School of Urban Planning at UWM this Saturday. The Transit Riders Union is functioning as a client for a transit visioning and planning project at the school. The students will be presenting ... http://transitridersunion.org/wp/?p=72