Milwaukee County Transit System

Milwaukee County Transit System Introduces Fare Capping with New WisGo Fare Collection System by Cubic

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) now offers customers enhanced flexibility and convenience through WisGo, its new fare payment system powered by Cubic Transportation System s’ Umo Mobility platform.

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  • Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) now offers customers enhanced flexibility and convenience through WisGo, its new fare payment system powered by Cubic Transportation System s’ Umo Mobility platform.
  • The new fare collection system also serves those without smartphones or who do not have a bank account.
  • “Milwaukee County deserves what transit-savvy cities around the globe offer: a flexible, easy-to-use fare collection system.
  • “With fare capping as a new benefit, transit riders will always pay the fairest fare.

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation fuels, improved air quality and environmental justice and will host its Annual Awards Luncheon and Conference on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the National Press Club, 529, 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, at 11am.  

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  • The Conference Will Recognize Champions of Clean Energy, Transportation and Environmental Equity and Justice
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation fuels, improved air quality and environmental justiceand will host its Annual Awards Luncheon and Conference on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the National Press Club, 529, 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, at 11am.
  • Some of the guest speakers include: Hon.
  • This conference is a combination of celebration, education and a call to action," stated Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
  • Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), focused on the Washington, D.C. metro area, one of nearly 80 coalitions in the U.S. that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.

Milwaukee County Transit System to Modernize Fare Collection System

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it has chosen the Umo Mobility Platform by Cubic Transportation Systems as its new fare collection system following a competitive process that began last May.

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  • Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it has chosen the Umo Mobility Platform by Cubic Transportation Systems as its new fare collection system following a competitive process that began last May.
  • The new fare collection system is made to fit the needs of all transit riders, including those without smartphones or who dont have a bank account.
  • MCTS is working to reduce barriers to accessing public transit by introducing flexibility in transit fare collection to accommodate the needs of all potential riders.
  • The fare collection system has the potential to support seamless regional connectivity for commuters traveling to and from Milwaukee County and eventually throughout the southeastern Wisconsin region.

New Financial Wellness Fact Sheets Demonstrate How 24 Public Sector Employers Have Implemented Programs to Improve the Financial Health of Employees

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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The new Financial Wellness Fact Sheets highlight the results of a one-year initiative that awarded $1.4 million in grants to jurisdictions to establish or improve public employee financial wellness programs.

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  • The new Financial Wellness Fact Sheets highlight the results of a one-year initiative that awarded $1.4 million in grants to jurisdictions to establish or improve public employee financial wellness programs.
  • Additionally, the fact sheets provide ideas, advice, and networking opportunities for other public employers exploring financial wellness programs.
  • Learn here how public service employers are using innovative approaches to engage employees and improve the financial health of their workforce.
  • Research also finds few public employers currently offer financial wellness programs, yet employees want these programs and believe they are important.

Milwaukee County Public Transit Rolls Out New Air Filtration Treatment to Prevent Airborne Spread of Viruses on Public Buses

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced it is implementing a new air filtration system to help prevent the airborne spread of viruses including COVID-19 and make public buses safer.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced it is implementing a new air filtration system to help prevent the airborne spread of viruses including COVID-19 and make public buses safer.
  • "We're excited to partner with Milwaukee County on this first deployment of the Aeris COVID defense system on an American public transit system," said Aeris CEO, Peter Bush.
  • "Throughout the pandemic, MCTS has worked to ensure that buses continue to safely serve county residents," said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
  • Restoring trust among the public in America's public transit options through proper virus mitigation is critical to fully reopening our economy.

Milwaukee County Transit System selects Nova Bus to supply 15 electric LFSe+ buses -- a first LFSe+ order for Nova Bus in the U.S.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.

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  • MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.
  • This is Nova Bus' first order of electric LFSe+ buses in the United States.
  • "We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the Milwaukee community," said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager at Nova Bus.
  • "Congratulations to Nova Bus for their first sale of an electric bus fleet in the United States.

Milwaukee County Transit System selects Nova Bus to supply 15 electric LFSe+ buses -- a first LFSe+ order for Nova Bus in the U.S.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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PLATTSBURG, N.Y., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.

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  • PLATTSBURG, N.Y., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.
  • This is Nova Bus' first order of electric LFSe+ buses in the United States.
  • "Nova Bus is an important part of the North country manufacturing industry and economy, and their newly awarded contract with the Milwaukee County Transit System is a testament to skilled employees and operation.
  • "We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the Milwaukee community," said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager at Nova Bus.

Vector Media Awarded Expanded Transit Contract by Milwaukee County Transit System

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Monday, September 24, 2018
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Vector Media, an innovative media company specializing in large-format transit media, traditional Out-of-Home (OOH) media and the creation of interactive brand experiences, was awarded a new transit advertising contract by Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) effective November 1st.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Vector Media, an innovative media company specializing in large-format transit media, traditional Out-of-Home (OOH) media and the creation of interactive brand experiences, was awarded a new transit advertising contract by Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) effective November 1st.
  • "We're excited to expand our relationship with Vector Media," said Brendan Conway, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at MCTS.
  • Vector helps brands tell better stories through a contemporary mix of outdoor media assets and experiences designed to cut through the clutter.
  • Media Contact for Vector Media: