Introducing Milwaukee County’s newest bus rapid transit system, CONNECT. Connecting our community to employment, education, and recreation via a new nine-mile route. The first in the state, these battery electric buses will provide reliable high-frequency transportation, cost savings, and energy savings to thousands of riders annually.
Over the last five years, Milwaukee County, its partners, local businesses, residents, nonprofits, and others have been working together to bring CONNECT to life with construction having started in 2021. With the official service set to launch in 2023, CONNECT will strengthen the entire transit network and our economy, promote a healthy lifestyle, and make Milwaukee a better place to live and visit.

67,000 GALLONS
of Diesel Saved Annually

REDUCED EMISSIONS
from Reduced Congestion

TIME SAVINGS
Dedicated Lanes, Enhanced Traffic Stops

11 BUSES
Powered by Electric Batteries
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OUR COMMITMENT TO CONNECTING COMMUNITY
Not only does CONNECT bring our community together through a sustainable way to travel, but it also builds a stronger future for Milwaukee. An efficient, modern transit system supports sustainable growth by moving more people in an efficient manner, leaving corridors with less congestion. Transit also boosts the area’s economy and attracts a talented workforce and visitors to our city.
CONNECT brings an accessible and affordable way for residents to get to the places they need to go – aiding in achieving opportunity and racial equity in a way that moves Milwaukee closer to becoming the healthiest county in the state. With reduced emissions from battery-operated buses, fewer cars on the road, and increased activity from riders who walk an average of 19 more minutes a day compared to non-riders, the health of our region can greatly increase.