Forum for County Executive Candidates Tonight
The Milwaukee Jobs Now Coalition is hosting a Candidate Forum TONIGHT at 7:00PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee at 3022 Wisconsin Ave.
Open to the public, this meeting is being hosted by Milwaukee Jobs Now! and coalition partners of Milwaukee residents, churches, and labor and community organizations working to bring jobs to Milwaukee—now.
It’s time we elected a County Executive who will make jobs a top priority. Let’s replace Scott Walker with a leader who has a real plan for bringing good jobs – jobs that can support a family – to Milwaukee. It’s only going to happen by speaking out, standing together, and electing a candidate who cares about jobs.
Forum for County Executive Candidates Tomorrow Night
Milwaukee residents are beginning to come together to create jobs in our city. On Tuesday, we’re sitting down with key candidates for Milwaukee County Executive to ask them questions on creating good jobs in our city. Will you join us?
When: Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm
Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3022 Wisconsin Ave.
Who: Open to the public. This meeting is being hosted by Milwaukee Jobs Now! and our coalition partners. We are a coalition of Milwaukee residents, churches, and labor and community organizations working to bring jobs to Milwaukee—now.
It’s time we elected a County Executive who will make jobs a top priority. Let’s replace Scott Walker with a leader who has a real plan for bringing good jobs – jobs that can support a family – to Milwaukee. It’s only going to happen by speaking out, standing together, and electing a candidate who cares about jobs.
Hope to see you Tuesday!
MCTS Paints Bus in Honor of the Packers
The Packers will be suiting up in green and gold for the big game and for the first time ever a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus will too. One special bus will receive a unique coat of paint and decals in honor of the Packers journey to Super Bowl XLV.
Packers pride will spread to the rest of the fleet as all MCTS buses will display “Go Pack Go” on their electronic destination signs and MCTS operators working shifts on Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6 will be permitted to add some Packers flair to their regular uniforms, in the form of hats, ties, sweaters, sweatshirts or jerseys.
All MCTS buses are already decked in green and gold as part of their tri-color paint scheme, and will continue to provide the safe, reliable and efficient service riders expect as they head out to watch the game.
For those lucky fans heading to Arlington, TX for the big game Route 80 (6th St.) takes you to the airport and thanks to a new added stop, will drop you just outside the baggage claim area.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is a vital service to the community, connecting 40 million riders each year with jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation in Milwaukee County.
MCTS Operators to Don Green and Gold This Weekend
What do Donald Driver and your Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver have in common? Both will be sporting green and gold this weekend to celebrate the Green Bay Packers advancing to the NFC Championship Game.
MCTS operators working shifts on Friday, January 21 through Sunday, January 22 will be permitted to add some Packers flair to their regular uniforms, in the form of hats, ties, sweaters, sweatshirts, or jerseys.
MCTS buses are already decked in green and gold as part of their paint scheme, and will continue to provide the safe, reliable and efficient service riders expect as they head out to watch the game.
For those lucky fans heading to Chicago for the game via Amtrak, Route 57 (Walnut-N. 92nd) will get you to the Intermodal Station downtown and Route 80 (6th St.) takes you to the airport, where you can catch a shuttle to the station there.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is a vital service to the community, connecting 40 million riders each year with jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation in Milwaukee County.
Draft Regional Transportation Improvement Program: 2011-2014
The Southeastern WI Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) has posted the draft transportation improvement program (TIP), which is a listing of all arterial highway, public transit, and other transportation improvement projects proposed to be carried out by State and local governments over the next four years (2011-2014) in the seven county Southeastern Wisconsin Region.
The TIP indicates the transportation system improvement priorities of State and local governments in Southeastern Wisconsin by their programming of projects in each of the next four years. The 2011-2014 TIP contains 694 projects representing a total potential investment in transportation improvements and services of $2.93 billion over the next four years. A significant portion of total financial resources is devoted to public transit projects, which account for about $338 million or 35 percent of programmed funding.
The public comment period runs through January 28, 2011 and a public informational meeting will be held on January 12, 2011 from 4:00-6:00PM. It will be an “open house” format and will be held at the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, State Fair Park in Banquet Room 1, located at 640 South 84th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Persons with special needs are asked to contact the Commission offices a minimum of three business days in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
To view the announcement and download the full TIP click here.
Town Hall meeting this Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church
On Thursday, December 16th @ 7 PM there will be a major town hall meeting on jobs with State Senator Spencer Coggs and Rev. Willie Brisco, President of MICAH in the neighborhood that would be directly affected by closing the Talgo high speed rail plant. The meeting will be held at the New Hope Baptist Church, 2433 W. Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee. The meeting will be led by Reverend Willie Brisco and State Senator Spencer Coggs.
For more information, click here.
Rally to Declare Jobs Emergency in Aftermath of Train Decision TODAY
Monday’s rally at City Hall in support of high speed rail will focus on the Milwaukee jobs crisis created by the re-direction of funds to other states. Now that Governor-elect Walker’s decision has apparently cost Wisconsin 13,000 jobs, and risks losing the new Talgo high speed rail plant in Milwaukee, the coalition will demand that Walker include Milwaukee job creation in the upcoming special legislative session.
What: High Speed Train and Milwaukee Jobs Crisis Rally
Where: Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda
When: Monday, December 13, 12 Noon
Who: Good Jobs & Livable Neighborhoods project of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and coalition partners.
In addition, on Thursday December 16th at 7 PM there will be a major town hall meeting in the neighborhood that would be directly affected by closing the Talgo high speed rail plant. The meeting will be held at the New Hope Baptist Church, 2433 W. Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee. The meeting will be led by Reverend Willie Brisco and State Senator Spencer Coggs.
More information can also be found here.
MCTS Service Changes Go Into Effect January 2nd
Beginning Sundday, January 2, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) service changes approved in the 2011 Milwaukee County Budget will go into effect. While three Freeway Flyer routes will be eliminated, two routes will be adjusted to serve other park-ride lots. Additionally, frequency on some Saturday bus routes will change.
Changes are as follows:
- Route 79 (Menomonee Falls Flyer) will now make a stop at Watertown Plank Park-Ride Lot.
- Route 46 (Southridge-Loomis) will be on detour due to construction, so it will stop at the Holt Park-Ride Lot for limited select trips. Roughly half the trips will serve Southridge-Loomis-Holt while the other will serve just Southridge and Loomis. At this point, this change is not permanent and will be reviewed once the construction is completed.
- Three Routes will be eliminated: Route 39 (Timmerman Flyer), 45 (Watertown Plank Flyer), and 47 (S. 27th St. Flyer).
The following alternate routing is suggested to passengers affected by the change. There are also other routes in the area that may suit a rider’s travel needs better:
- Route 39: Routes 12, 23, 57 or 80
- Route 45: Routes 10, 31, 44 or 79 (new stop added at Watertown Plank Park-Ride Lot)
- Route 47: Routes 11, 15, 19, 46 (new stop added to Holt Park-Ride Lot during construction detour), or 80
Additionally, beginning Saturday, January 8, 2011, Saturday service on 13 routes will be reduced to Sunday level of service. Those routes are 10, 11, 12, 14, 31, 33, 35, 51, 53, 54, 57, 67 and 80.
While it is difficult to reduce service frequency and eliminate flyer routes, these changes will help to maintain the mainline system which is so vital to the community, stated Anita Gulotta-Connelly, MCTS Managing Director. We have done our best to minimize the impact to our passengers.
For more information passengers can call the 24-hour automated BusLine at 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is a vital service to the community, connecting 40 million riders each year with jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation in Milwaukee County. In 2010, MCTS celebrates 150 years of public transportation in Milwaukee.
MCTS Service Changes Go Into Effect January 2nd
Three Freeway Flyer Routes Eliminated, Saturday Service Reduced on 13 Routes
Beginning Sunday, January 2, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) service changes approved in the 2011 Milwaukee County Budget will go into effect. While three Freeway Flyer routes will be eliminated, two routes will be adjusted to serve other park-ride lots. Additionally, frequency on some Saturday bus routes will change.
Changes are as follows:
· Route 79 (Menomonee Falls Flyer) will now make a stop at Watertown Plank Park-Ride Lot.
· Route 46 (Southridge-Loomis) will be on detour due to construction, so it will stop at the Holt Park-Ride Lot for limited select trips. Roughly half the trips will serve Southridge-Loomis-Holt while the other will serve just Southridge and Loomis. At this point, this change is not permanent and will be reviewed once the construction is completed.
· Three Routes will be eliminated: Route 39 (Timmerman Flyer), 45 (Watertown Plank Flyer), and 47 (S. 27th St. Flyer).
The following alternate routing is suggested to passengers affected by the change. There are also other routes in the area that may suit a rider’s travel needs better:
· Route 39: Routes 12, 23, 57 or 80
· Route 45: Routes 10, 31, 44 or 79 (new stop added at Watertown Plank Park-Ride Lot)
· Route 47: Routes 11, 15, 19, 46 (new stop added to Holt Park-Ride Lot during construction detour), or 80
Additionally, beginning Saturday, January 8, 2011, Saturday service on 13 routes will be reduced to Sunday level of service. Those routes are 10, 11, 12, 14, 31, 33, 35, 51, 53, 54, 57, 67 and 80.
“While it is difficult to reduce service frequency and eliminate flyer routes, these changes will help to maintain the mainline system which is so vital to the community,” stated Anita Gulotta-Connelly, MCTS Managing Director. “We have done our best to minimize the impact to our passengers.”
For more information passengers can call the 24-hour automated BusLine at 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com.
The Milwaukee County Transit System is a vital service to the community, connecting 40 million riders each year with jobs, schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation in Milwaukee County. In 2010, MCTS celebrates 150 years of public transportation in Milwaukee.
Regional Transit and Economic Development Symposium Tomorrow
Do Improved Transit Options = More Jobs?
The Granville-Brown Deer Chamber Invites You to:
The Regional Transit and Economic Development Symposium in Southeastern Wisconsin
December 7, 2010 from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Brown Deer High School Multicultural Center
8060 N. 60th Street
Brown Deer, WI
Free and Open to the Public
The Granville-Brown Deer Chamber, brings you a fantastic opportunity to learn and discuss with the experts what is the future of transit options and employment in Granville, Brown Deer and the seven-country metro Milwaukee area.
Advanced registration is appreciated. Sponsored by GBD Chamber, The Association for Northwest Advancement, TMC Mail and the Southeastern Wiscosnin Regional Planning Commission.
For more information, view the flyer here.
