The transit system faces a massive budget deficit in 2025 when federal COVID-19 stimulus funding runs out. The Milwaukee County Comptroller has estimated that the deficit will be at least $20 million, possibly more, by 2025. And a recent report by the non-partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum estimates that the transit system could find itself short as much as $40.5 million over the next five years.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2023/04/21/transportation-mcts-launches-savethebus-campaign/
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Wisconsin Policy Forum released a study on Thursday, March 30 which shows the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is facing a "fiscal cliff" in less than two years.
https://www.fox6now.com/video/1200735
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As a reminder, riders can purchase WisGo cards next month at nearly 100 locations including Community Financial, or reload existing WisGo cards at over 100 local retailers—including supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores such as Walgreens, Speedway & Dollar General. Some retail locations do both, such as El Rey. M-Card users can turn in their cards for a free WisGo card April through June.
https://www.ridemcts.com/fares-passes/wisgo-fare-collection-system-updates
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