06.07.2023

Today’s Forecast

78º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain | Sunrise 5:18 a.m. | Sunset 8:34 p.m.

🚎 New routes are rolling out

Madison Metro Transit Network Redesign

Keep your eyes peeled for flyers and Ride Guides around the city. | Photo by 608today

The Madison Metro Transit Network Redesign is going into effect this Sunday, June 11. The redesign aims to increase access, decrease travel time, and improve the overall experience for transit riders.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes.

Routes

The majority of the new routes will be labeled with letters rather than numbers. Routes 80,81,82, and 84 will remain unchanged.

A few other routes will keep numeric labels as well, but the routes will be updated — 28, 38, 55, 65, and 75.

Transfer points

Transfer points will no longer be facets of the Metro Transit Network. The main goal of the redesign is to offer fewer transfers for easier, more efficient travel.

There are bus stops where many routes intersect, so if a trip does require multiple routes, there will be ample opportunities to connect with ease. The South Transfer Point will carry on as a standard bus stop on routes G, H, and O.

Ride Guides

Metro Ride Guide staff will be available at bus stops and on buses to assist locals in traversing the new system.

These Ride Guides will wear bright yellow vests and will be on duty for the first week that the new system is in place.

Resources

FAQs
New Service Chart
Rider Updates — Pro tip: Sign up for free email/text alerts
Recorded Network Redesign meetings
Route maps/schedules

For more detailed information about the Madison Metro Transit Network Redesign, check out Metro Transit’s website and/or email MetroRedesign@cityofmadison.com

Events

Wednesday, June 7

Capitol View Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, June 7 | 3-7 p.m. | Grand Park Apartments, 5901 Sharpsburg Dr., Madison | Free | Enjoy a variety of food carts, and live local music at this market.
Crafts + Cocktails | Wednesday, June 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Craftsman Table and Tap, 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Middleton | $35 | Decorate a flower pot and have a sunny drink on this rooftop patio.
Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac | Wednesday, June 7 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Bring your furry friends for some fun in the ballpark.*

Thursday, June 8

Madison Jazz Fest 2023 | Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 18 | 7-11 p.m. | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111. S. Livingston St., Madison | Prices vary | Free concerts, family events, presentations, and ticketed shows featuring some of today’s finest jazz artists.
Ian Fidance | Thursday, June 8-Saturday, June 10 | 7:30 p.m. + 10 p.m. shows | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $5-$20 | Catch a set by this New York comic known from the “Gilly and Keeves” sketch show and “The Last OG” with Tracy Morgan.
Madison Mallards vs. Wausau | Thursday, June 8 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Help the Mallards celebrate all things Madison for 608 Night.*

Friday, June 9

Quinn XCII | Friday, Jun. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $105-$196 | Catch the pop/hip-hop artists on “The People’s Tour.”

Saturday, June 10

Forward Madison vs. North Carolina FC | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $19-$43 | Calling all Madison DILFs (aka Dads In Love with Football): Forward Madison FC wants to celebrate you at the upcoming match on Saturday.*

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Award

Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger of Fairchild were awarded Best Chef: Midwest by the James Beard Foundation. Their cuisine triumphed over four other finalists, including Francesco Mangaro from Osteria Papavero. (Channel 3000)

Travel

The Dane County Regional Airport unveiled its new $85 million south terminal expansion featuring two 45,000 sqft floors. The top floor offers public amenities like a business center, play area, and pet relief zone while the bottom floor is reserved for maintenance staff.

Traffic

The City of Madison will be closing the streets surrounding the Capitol Square to cars on Saturday, June 10 during the Dane County Farmers’ Market. These safety measures will be in place for the next few Saturdays until city planners implement a permanent plan. (Madison.com)

Sports

Adrian Griffin has been announced as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the 17th coach in franchise history. Griffin brings 15 seasons of NBA coaching experience, including five seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. (WKOW)

Environment

Urban Forestry reminds locals to water any trees planted on their terraces in the last five years. Providing 10 gallons of water per week helps increase the chances of survival. To learn more about general tree care, check out Madison’s Urban Forestry page.

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Shop

Need to find your dad the perfect Father’s Day gift? You’re in luck. Check out gifts from our online store (Six & Main) that will make for a great surprise. From the outdoor explorer to the foodie dad, there’s a present for every type of father. Shop now.

Outdoors

🚲 Gear up

Get involved during this year’s Madison Bike Week

Every week is Bike Week in Madison, even during the winter months | Photo by Kenton Fowler

It’s Bike Week in Madison. Madison Bikes and Wisconsin Bike Fed have teamed up to make sure Madisonians have ample opportunities to celebrate the occasion.

Locals are invited to take a bike ride with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway this morning following her 8:30 a.m. press conference at the Monona Terrace.

If morning bike rides with political figures aren’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other bike-centric activities on the docket for the remainder of the week.

The main event is the Bike Week Party at Brittingham Park this Friday, June 9. Stop by 829 W. Washington Ave. from 4 to 7 p.m. for free, family-friendly fun including food, beer, and music.

World Naked Bike Ride

The fun doesn’t end when Bike Week wraps up. Next weekend marks the 13th annual World Naked Bike Ride in Madison. This international event occurs in multiple other US cities to raise awareness of the negative impact of petroleum products.

The ride begins at 11 a.m., but the specific route will not be made public to non-participants.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ally

From the editor

With the World Naked Bike Ride coming up, I’m reminded of last year’s event. I was enjoying a wholesome Saturday morning at the farmers’ market, totally unaware that the WNBR was taking place the same day. Imagine my surprise and confusion when the square was suddenly flooded with nude cyclists. It should be far less jarring this year now that I have some context and forewarning.

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