About the Study
At the request of Waukesha County, Commission staff completed a transit enhancement study along and near Bluemound Road in Waukesha County. The study followed the Commission completing a Bus Rapid Transit Concept Plan for the Bluemound Road Corridor at the request of the Cities of Brookfield and Waukesha.
Completed in August 2023, the study provides recommendations for an incremental investment approach to implementing transit enhancements along the existing Waukesha Metro Route 1 corridor. These enhancements would include bus rapid transit (BRT) features and pedestrian improvements.
The recommended enhanced Waukesha Metro transit service would link to Milwaukee County’s CONNECT 1, the Region’s first BRT line. CONNECT 1 opened in June 2023, connecting the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center to downtown Milwaukee. The study was coordinated with the Waukesha Area Transit Development Plan.
April 2023 Public Meeting Materials
The following information was presented at the virtual open house on the study website on April 12, 2023, and comments were accepted through April 30, 2023.
To view the video in Spanish, click here.
Draft Recommendations
This study makes recommendations relating to:
- Bus stop locations and amenities
- Bus frequency and running times
- Pedestrian improvements
- Expanding bus-only lanes
Learn more about the draft recommendations by viewing the video below and dive into additional details by clicking the links below.
To view the video in Spanish, click here.
Maps and Additional Details
- Introduction and Background
- Recommended Route and Stops
- Service Improvements
- Dedicated Lane Recommendations
- Bus Shelters
- Pedestrian Improvements
- Cost Estimates
- Ridership Estimates