Milwaukee County Transit presented route and stop changes planned under the county’s Move 2025 service change plan and requested committee approval of several new bus stop locations within the city of Milwaukee.
Jesus Ochoa and Tom Mertrand of Milwaukee County Transit told the committee the package includes new stops and several layover locations for routes being modified or introduced. Mertrand highlighted corridors that will receive new service where none exists today, including stretches of Mill Road, and described planned layover locations at 90th and Beloit so drivers have access to bathroom facilities. "There's a number of routes that are changing across the county, and some new bus stops that would require approval from this committee," Ochoa said.
Committee members asked whether the service changes related to recent county financial audits or deficits. County staff said Move 2025 is a separate effort and involves about 18 routes in the initiative; they said more information will be published on county websites in August.
The committee approved the stop and layover locations. Ottoman Brower moved adoption and the motion passed with no objections: “so ordered.”
County staff said they will provide details on corridor changes and timing through their public outreach channels.