Reliable public transit is a hallmark of great cities in America and around the world. Despite major ongoing challenges in transit locally and nationally, Milwaukee has seen innovations introduced in the past few years. One example is the FlexRide microtransit program launched in 2022 to connect residents from predominantly low-income neighborhoods to suburban employers previously inaccessible via traditional bus routes . The service has provided over 100,000 rides, facilitating access to an estimated 17,000 additional jobs.

Other innovations in transit have also been introduced over the last few years, including the Connect 1 Bus Rapid Transit Line. Even with these innovations, funding challenges at the local, state and federal levels threaten routes and ultimately, the entire system. County Executive David Crowley will help us understand the current situation, what the future may bring, and how we can have an impact on it. 

On May 12, join us as we hear from County Executive David Crowley and MobiliSE executive director Dave Steele on how we can address these challenges to ensure that Milwaukee is able to continue to offer quality and affordable transportation options for our community and workforce. In addition, we will discuss how all of us can be stronger and better advocates during this time of disruption and uncertainty.

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Thank you to Andy Wronski and Ben Rikkers for hosting.