Transit Related Reports and Presentations
MCTS: A system at the crossroads (Report is in PDF)
UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development (UWM CED) Transit Study 2008 (Report is in PDF)
Public Policy Forum Report Outlining MCTS’s Current Fiscal Crisis and Possible Solutions
Socio-Economic Benefits of Transit in Wisconsin (Wisconsin DOT)
Independent Economic Assesment of the Economic Benefits of MCTS Service
SEWRPC’s 2035 Regional Land Use and Transportation Plans
Community Economic Impact Study of the Proposed KRM Commuter Rail Line written by UWM
MCTS Development Plan 2007-2011
Other Bus Rider Advocacy Groups
The Edmonton Transit Riders’ Union
The Vancouver Bus Riders Union
The Madison Area Bus Advocates
The Straphangers Campaign (New York City)
Tactics used to fight fare increases and service cuts in other cities
The San Fransisco Fare Strike of 2005
The local politicians who have control over the fate of public transportation in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Board- Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee
MCTS is operated by a private non-profit corporation that reports directly to the County Board of Supervisor’s Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee. They are responsibile for making all decisions regarding bus service which are then sent to the entire Milwaukee County Board for approval. MCTS develops recommendations for their budget which is then made by the County Executive and sent to the County Board for approval every year.
Write Scott Walker and your County Board representative and tell them that you oppose cuts to public transit in Milwaukee County!
The Milwaukee Connector Committee
Tell Mr. Barrett and the Milwaukee Connector Committee where you think the proposed streetcar should go.
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Write your state senator and representative and tell them that you want increased state funding for MCTS in this year’s budget to prevent further cuts to the system! Tell them that you want more mass transit not highways!
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Milwaukee County Transit System
