Bus Stop Locations and Regulations.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 101-44
in effect101-44. Bus Stop Locations and Regulations.
1. LOCATIONS. No operator of a duly authorized common carrier of passengers may regularly stop on any highway within the limits of this city for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers except at such locations approved by the common council following receipt of a recommendation from the transit stop technical advisory committee. The committee shall make this recommendation within 30 days of the date on which the city clerk refers to the committee the proposed bus stop location. If the committee fails to make a recommendation within 30 days of referral, the common council may act on a proposed bus stop location without the committee’s recommendation. The infrastructure services division of the department of public works shall keep and maintain an appropriate record of such locations approved by the common council.
2. DISCHARGING OF PASSENGERS. Motor buses when stopping to discharge or take on passengers, other than at a marked safety zone, shall stop in such a manner that any person alighting or boarding shall be able to do so directly from the sidewalk or curb line without entering on or upon the public highway; provided that the latter is free from obstructions which prevent proper approach, and that the normal angle of approach is not disturbed by other street obstructions, such as a double-parked vehicle or street construction.
3. PENALTY. Any person violating this section shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $100 together with the costs of prosecution, or upon default of payment, be imprisoned in the county house of correction not to exceed 10 days, or until such forfeiture costs are paid.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH101.pdf#page=43Fetched: 10/26/2026