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Bus rapid transit line officially rolls out in Milwaukee County

Bus rapid transit line stretches 9 miles from downtown Milwaukee to Milwaukee

Bus rapid transit line stretches 9 miles from downtown Milwaukee to Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex in Wauwatosa.

Bus rapid transit line stretches 9 miles from downtown Milwaukee to Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex in Wauwatosa.

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Bus rapid transit line stretches 9 miles from downtown Milwaukee to Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex in Wauwatosa.

The state's first-of-its-kind bus rapid transit line officially launched Monday in Milwaukee.

The new rapid line stretches nine miles from downtown Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex in Wauwatosa.

Local, state and federal partners marked a historic day for the city and state as the Connect 1, the new East-West Bus Rapid Transit line, officially rolled out.

"All of our residents should be able to access employment, access educational and recreational opportunities in any ZIP code in Milwaukee County, and this East-West BRT is a step in the right direction," Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said.

The 33 new bus stations include stops near Summerfest, the Central Milwaukee Public Library, Marquette University, American Family Field, the Milwaukee County Zoo and ends at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Complex.

The new Connect 1 buses are electric, and the wider aisles are making the buses more handicap accessible.

"We're talking about Milwaukee residents who will be getting to work and to appointments. We're talking about people, traveling east or west who, will enjoy cultural amenities to enjoy restaurants to enjoy parks," Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said.

The new system also brings changes for drivers.

A new bus-only lane on Wisconsin Avenue will be used for the rapid transit system, reducing traffic to one lane in both directions.

Drivers are only given exceptions to be in the lane when they're turning right or parallel parking. Drivers caught disobeying could get a $40 ticket.

The more than $55 million capitol project predicts a ridership of more than 9,500 weekday riders by 2035.

Traveling on the new connect one buses is free through Sept. 30.

After that date, regular fares will be $2.

Reduced fares of $1 are available for people aged 65 and older, children aged 6 to 11 and those with qualifying disabilities.

MILWAUKEE —