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Community Outreach

MCTS cares about the well-being of our community. Our community outreach efforts seek to positively impact the quality of life for all through our programming, initiatives and sponsorships that educate, empower and uplift us all.  

Programs
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Community Sponsorships
MCTS in the Community
Bus Lines
Request a Visit
Donation Requests
Voice Your Support

Programs

 

MCTS community outreach programs aim to increase Milwaukee County residents’ understanding and support of public transportation.  

  • Mobile Meet Ups with MCTS 
  • MCTS Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship 
  • MCTS Bus Shelter Art Project 

Learn More About Our Programs
 

Initiatives

 

Our community initiatives highlight the role of public transportation in providing access to safety, freedom and opportunity for all residents. 

  • Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention 
  • Teen Ridership Initiative 

Learn More About Our Initiatives
 

Community Sponsorships

 

MCTS is a long-time sponsor of the following community events.   

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration 
  • Cesar Chavez Birthday Celebration 
  • Juneteenth Day Parade & Festival 


Learn More About Our Community Sponsorships
 

MCTS In the Community

 

Join us at these upcoming events and activities. Visit this page often for a listing of upcoming dates and locations. 

Community Calendar

 

 

Community Conversation Sessions 

In pursuit of racial equity, MCTS seeks to gain input from our customers and neighbors to better meet the travel needs of our entire community. Join us as we host conversations with neighborhood associations and related groups that currently use, or which could use, bus service.  

Be part of the conversation! If your group would like to host a Q&A session with MCTS or have us share details about our latest developments, send an email to bhamda@mcts.org.

 

Community Partnerships and Events 

MCTS believes in being more than a service provider but a good neighbor in our community. Our events reflect long-time collaborations with community partners that benefit us all. 

  • Miller Lite Free Rides 

  • Doors Open Milwaukee  

  • Rosa Parks On-Board Tribute 

  • Stuff the Bus 

Bus Lines

 

Bus Lines is published six times a year as a service to Milwaukee County Transit System passengers. ​

View current and past issues here
 

Request a Visit

 

To request a travel training for your group or school, visit our MCTS Travel Training Page. For presentations or participation in community events, complete our appearance request form. Please submit your request at least 45 days prior to your event. 

 

Donation Requests

 

MCTS is a nonprofit company that reports directly to the government of Milwaukee County. Like any nonprofit organization during these times, our focus is on being economically viable while operating a reliable, consistent and an easy-to-use public bus system. We are not financially able to make in-kind donations of bus fare to organizations or donate passes for events.  

Voice Your Support

 

These transit advocacy groups work to positively influence and public policy on the local and state levels. Contact each one directly for more information.