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Finance committee advances $4.8M transit lifeline, urges state and partner support
Summary
The Finance Committee recommended amendments including a nearly $4.8 million set-aside and a resolution directing transit staff to return with a plan to minimize disruptions and preserve essential routes; votes recommending the amendment were unanimous in committee.
The Milwaukee County Committee on Finance voted to recommend a two-part plan aimed at preserving 2026 transit and paratransit service levels while minimizing community disruption.
Chairwoman Marcilia Nicholson introduced a resolution directing the county’s Transportation Department and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to present a plan in the December 2025 meeting cycle on maximizing service and limiting disruptions. "The second part is the budget amendment that sets aside nearly $5,000,000 for transit and…
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