MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) proposed a new bus route. 

MCTS proposed a North-South Bus Rapid Transit Line that would run from Bayshore in Glendale, Wis., to IKEA in Oak Creek, Wis.

The majority of the line would run along 27th Street and include 33 stops.

Buses would run in 10-minute intervals along the 18 mile route.

A stop at 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue would connect to the CONNECT East-West Bus Rapid Transit Line.

“This project is one way Milwaukee County is keeping the commitment to achieving racial equity and social justice made in 2019 when the County resolved to advocate for policies that improve health in communities of color. The project will improve access to convenient transportation for jobs, education, healthcare, grocery stores and other essential services — each with a positive impact to health and economic opportunity,” MCTS said.

MCTS said it has started the environment review and design of the project. MCTS said the community will be able to provide opinions on transit lane configurations, station locations, station designs and other aspects of the project.

The "capital cost" for the project would be $148.15 million, according to MCTS. MCTS said it would expect to pull 20% of funds locally and 80% federally. Operational and maintenance costs are estimated to be $11.5 million. 

MCTS said it wants to start construction in 2026 and hopes to open it in 2028.