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County committee approves resolution directing MCTS to craft data‑driven fare‑compliance plan
Summary
The committee unanimously recommended a resolution instructing MCTS to develop a data‑driven strategy to increase fare compliance after supervisors and public testimony highlighted widespread fare evasion and potential revenue gains.
Milwaukee — The County Board’s Transportation and Transit Committee voted to recommend a resolution asking Milwaukee County Transit System to produce a data‑informed fare‑compliance strategy aimed at reducing fare evasion and strengthening long‑term revenue.
Supervisor Sean Rolland introduced the resolution, citing MCTS data that about one in four riders do not pay fares on some routes and describing personal observations of widespread nonpayment during midday rides. Rolland said…
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