MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, March 11, that it has awarded a contract to the vendor who will build Milwaukee County’s first battery-electric buses.
Nova Bus, a leading North American transportation manufacturer that’s part of the Volvo Group, will produce up to 15 all-electric LFSe+ buses for MCTS. The first 11 state-of-the-art vehicles will run exclusively on the upcoming East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line; four additional vehicles will be used along regular routes.
Passengers who board these ultra-modern buses will enjoy a quiet ride, comfortable seating, USB charging ports, off-board fare collection, and a bike rack. Additionally, the new clean-air vehicles have several features that strengthen accessibility and improve the experience of riders with disabilities:
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Feds deliver grant for Milwaukee’s $55M Bus Rapid Transit route
Milwaukee County officials announced on Monday that the Federal Transit Administration has provided a $40.9 million grant for a local rapid transit project scheduled to break ground next spring.
The Bus Rapid Transit project would use dedicated bus lanes and state-of-the-art boarding platforms to efficient, higher-frequency service. Construction on the project is expected to start next spring and service is to begin in fall 2022. Milwaukee County is currently seeking a construction manager for the project. Qualification packages are due Dec. 22.
The nine-mile Bus Rapid Transit project would connect downtown Milwaukee with the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa and would be the first project of its kind in the state. The FTA grant will provide nearly 80% of the money needed for the $55 million project.