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Alder Syed Abbas
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2221 Sherman Avenue #222- Phone: (608) 572-6984
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Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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Alder Abbas’ Blog
Tag: Metro Bus
Sherman-North Sherman - Fordem Development
June 16, 2015 10:51 PM
Sherman-North Sherman-Fordem Ave Development Meeting
Monday June 29 at 6:00pm
Center For Families 2120 Fordem Avenue
Residents are invited to a presentation of a proposed multi-use redevelopment at the triangle at Sherman/North Sherman/Fordem Avenue. This is not the same as … [read more]
Label: Development
Metro Route Changes/F-35 City Resolution
April 4, 2018 3:57 PM
Metro Route 21 Proposed Changes
Metro Transit is proposing a few changes to Route 21 which provides service on the Northside. It removes the southbound right turn onto Londonderry Drive and therefore reduces the number of stops to one above Londonderry Drive and one at Manley … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Metro Route 21 Proposed Changes Withdrawn
April 10, 2018 9:21 PM
Metro Route 21 Proposed Changes Withdrawn
I have been informed that the proposed changes to Route 21 stops on Londonderry Drive have been withdrawn based upon initial public feedback.
There is no need to attend the Wednesday April 11 if you are concerned about these proposed … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Run For Alder! (And attend some meetings...)
December 3, 2018 6:12 PM
Run For Alder!
Nomination papers are now able to be circulated by candidates and must be submitted by January 2, 2019.
I do encourage anyone who is interested in being Alder in District 12 and would like more information about the role to contact me at lpalm@cityofmadison.com. The Council … [read more]
Label: Election
Street Closure--1300 Block North Sherman Avenue
September 17, 2019 2:11 PM
On Thursday, September 19 and on Friday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m., the 1300 block of North Sherman Avenue will be closed to through-traffic between Aberg Avenue and Boyd Avenue. The roadway will be re-opened to through-traffic by 3:00 p.m. each day. Access to all driveways on this block will … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Two Important Events - Oscar Mayer Metro Bus Garage Public Meeting - City of Madison -- Task Force on Government Structure Open House at Warner Park
September 20, 2019 11:51 AM
Hi Neighbors,
I would like to invite you to an informational session regarding the City's proposal to buy the Oscar Mayer site to use for a Madison Metro bus garage. The City Transportation Director will share information about the project and future plans.City Economic Development, Deputy … [read more]
Label: Oscar Mayer
Wheel Tax
November 4, 2019 9:21 AM
Dear Neighbors,
I received an overwhelming number of emails in opposition to the newly adopted $40 wheel tax. I voted against this tax in the interest of the residents of District 12. It is important for you to have key information as to why District 12 will be negatively impacted by the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan (OMSAP) - BRT UPdate
June 21, 2020 9:39 PM
Dear Neighbors,
As you know, the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan (OMSAP) is going through the feedback process. So far, it has been presented at the Transportation Policy and Planning Board (TPPB) and the Parks Commission. Below are the details of what happened in those two meetings and please … [read more]
Label: Oscar Mayer
Oscar Mayer Public Meetings on Oct 14th and Nov 5th
October 13, 2020 12:54 PM
Hi Neighbors,
Two separate virtual public meetings have been scheduled for residents to discuss the issues related to contamination at the Oscar Mayer site and also learn more about how a portion of the former Oscar Mayer meatpacking plant is being considered for use as a maintenance and bus … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Oscar Mayer Public Meeting
November 4, 2020 7:40 PM
Hi Neighbors,
Quick reminder about tomorrow's virtual public meeting which is conducted by the City of Madison to discuss the issues related to contamination at the Oscar Mayer site and also learn more about how a portion of the former Oscar Mayer meatpacking plant is being considered for use … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Metro Purchasing FedEx Facility for Bus Barn
February 2, 2021 2:07 PM
Hello neighbors,
I want to give you a quick update on the Oscar Mayer Bus Barn project. Many of you have expressed concerns about contamination and environmental justice with the proposed project. I have been actively advocating community concerns regarding remediation of TCE gas and other … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Metro Proposed Service Change Impact District 12
February 8, 2021 12:08 PM
On Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm, Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to review and discuss service adjustments proposed for later in the year.
Please Sign Up to Speak Virtually
You can watch the live meeting here: … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
BRT Network Redesign Northside Impact and Jan 20th Meeting
January 13, 2022 9:30 PM
Neighbors,
At last week's Common Council Executive Committee (CCEC) meeting, Metro staff gave a presentation on the BRT network redesign. Here is the link to the presentation for your reference.
There are a few things I have concerns about that I would like to share with you - see below … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Tomorrow's meeting on Network Redesign and its impact on the Northside
January 19, 2022 10:45 PM
Dear Neighbors,
As we approach tomorrow evening's meeting about the Network Redesign and its impact on the Northside I would like to call out a few things in advance of the meeting.
Over the last few days, city staff have argued with me and said the BRT and Network Redesign are separate … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Meeting recordings - 1017 Sherman Ave and Metro Network Redesign Northside
January 23, 2022 8:34 PM
Hi neighbors,
I am sharing the recordings below of last week's virtual meetings about 1017 Sherman Ave and the Metro Network Redesign. Please reach out to me if you have questions or concerns.
1- Redevelopment proposal for 1017 N Sherman Ave: Meeting of January 19, 2022 1/19/2022 6:00 … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Metro Redesign - Amendments to be presented to TPPB and Common Council
May 17, 2022 10:45 AM
Hi neighbors,
Metro has finalized a list of possible redesign amendments that will be presented to the TPPB at their meeting on Monday, June 6 for deliberation and vote.
Here is the direct link to the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
