Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.
Can you imagine gridlock in Brookfield? Yes, it does happen. This time of year, travel on Bluemound Road becomes known as the "Bluemound crawl."
When traveling between Moorland and Barker Roads on Bluemound, you may want to consider the Waukesha Metro Transit line. You'll need $1.50 in exact change. Buses are available from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. There are exclusive bus lanes along Bluemound so you won't be delayed in traffic.
The buses run every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, and every 30 minutes during off-peak hours.
Peak hours are 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
About 10,000 people ride the bus each month. Passengers ride the bus to and from work, or school) or just to have a good time. There is some seasonality to ridership. More people begin taking the bus to Brookfield Square before the holidays because of the mall's shortage of parking. Ridership also increases when gas prices spike. As gas prices waned, ridership mellowed out; but the spokesman for Waukesha Metro Transit said "they always gain a few riders."
With a Waukesha Metro transfer (and 25 cents), you can take the Milwaukee bus system anywhere you want. Or, you can travel anywhere in Waukesha County.
Want more information? Call 262 524-3636 or visit www.waukeshametro.org
