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Freedom on Wheels: Learn to Ride Our Milwaukee County Transit System with Confidence

Interested in taking public transit more often but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. For many people, riding the bus can feel unfamiliar or intimidating—but learning the basics is easier than you might think.

Join us for the third annual Freedom on Wheels Travel Training event on Friday, August 21 at 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly bus orientation program designed for new and returning riders who want to build confidence and discover the possibilities of public transportation.

Participants will step aboard an actual MCTS bus, explore its features, and learn how to navigate our local transit system in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Then, we’ll take a FREE ride together so you can experience firsthand what riding the bus is really like.

During the trip, MCTS staff will share practical tips and tools for successful riding, including how to plan a trip, understand routes, pay fares, use the Umo App, practice bus etiquette, and travel safely. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, explore the bus, and learn how transit can connect you to work, school, recreation, and new opportunities.

Whether you’re a first-time rider, someone returning to transit after years away, or simply curious about how MCTS works, this event is a fun and easy way to get started.

Come see how simple, convenient, and empowering riding transit can be! RSVP at our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1522138262193974/

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Get Your “Go Pass” In Cudahy, South Milwaukee

A note from Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik …

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is offering alternative community locations to assist with “GO PASS.”

The “GO Pass,” which was mandated by the County Board of Supervisors, allows all Milwaukee County residents 65 and older unlimited free rides on MCTS buses. The free pass will also be available for residents with disabilities who meet certain requirements. The designated dates and locations for our District 8 are as follows:

Monday, May 11, 2015

Warnimont-Kelly Center

6100 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Grobschmidt/South Milwaukee Senior Center

2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee

9:00 AM -2:00 PM

For more information please click:

http://www.ridemcts.com/fares-passes/go-pass

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New Look To South Milwaukee Bus Service: Route 15 Changes Take Effect Sunday

The changes to Route 15 — South Milwaukee’s only bus line — take effect Sunday morning.

As you recall, a new Route 52 will replace some of the 15’s service in the South Shore, including South Milwaukee.

  • Route 52 will now operate on Pennsylvania and 15th Avenues, looping on to Rawson, 10th, Chicago, Drexel Boulevard and 17th.
  • Route 15 will continue to operate down Chicago Avenue and make a loop starting at Madison Avenue, continuing down 5th, west on Columbia and back north on Chicago.

This Milwaukee County Transit System publication describes the new routes in more detail and includes a color map. This document lists all of the new Route 15/52 bus stop locations.

You can also learn more about the system-wide changes in this Journal Sentinel story and on this MCTS web page

Of course, I’d like your thoughts on these changes. Post your comments below!

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Oak Creek’s Growth, Upcoming Transit Changes And Other Local Headlines

Oak Creek Patch has an interesting story on the explosive growth of Oak Creek in recent decades.

Check it out here. From it:

As you may have noticed, the once-small community of Oak Creek is no longer small. So much so that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 report, Oak Creek led Milwaukee County in population growth.

The population is now nearing 35,000, making it the sixth-largest community in Milwaukee County. That’s nearly double the population from 1980.

And check out these other local headlines:

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Oak Creek Bank Robbery And Other Local Headlines

The Tri-City National Bank inside the Pick ‘n Save store on Ryan Road was reportedly robbed Monday night.

Check out the story from Fox 6 here.

And check out these other local headlines of interest …

Also, the South Shore police report has been published on South Milwaukee NOW.

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