by: Cory Ballard
I think an employee of the Milwaukee County Transit System, MCTS, may have been listening to their iPod on the bus and a classic Simon and Garfunkel song came on and sparked a great idea.
The following was taken from an announcement to current Transit Plus participants.
“Imagine going anywhere, at any time, without having to make a reservation, while saving hundreds of dollars. Well you can by participating in the “New Freedom Pass” Program offered by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). MCTS has partnered with Milwaukee County’s Office for Persons with Disabilities to provide free bus rides to Transit Plus clients that use MCTS buses, instead of paratransit vans and taxis.”
“In addition to the free bus pass being offered by Milwaukee County, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation is helping to expand and promote accessible transportation options for people with disabilities by providing Milwaukee County with a grant to help cover the cost of travel training and other strategies that overcome barriers to using MCTS buses.”
Although the bus is not the perfect travel solution for everyone, it is a reliable method to get where you are going. The buses run at specific times and are usually quite prompt to pick you up.
If you have any questions, please contact Tom Kenney, Mobility Manager, Milwaukee County Transit System at 414-344-4550 ext. 3507.