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  • How are we doing on public transportation in Madison? On the west side, not so great. posted September 24, 2023
    Public transportation is a service, not a luxury. It is my view that cities should seek to maximize ridership coverage over maximizing ridership numbers, because the former is, on its face, the more equitable strategy. People of all ages, abilities and needs live throughout the City, not just in
    Category: Basic Services, Transportation
    Tags: Madison Metro, Metro Redesign, Bus Rapid Transit
  • More on the Benefits of Urban Trees posted September 20, 2023
    I was more than delighted to receive this excellent summary of a project undertaken by a truly dynamic duo: The Director of the Nelson Institute for Climatic Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Michael Notaro, and his son and partner in science, Hayden.
    Category: Parks
    Tags: Sauk Creek Greenway, heat island effect, trees, urban forest, Climate Change
  • Comment on Proposed Repeal of Panhandling and Sleeping Ordinances posted September 19, 2023
    My thoughts on the proposed repeal of the panhandling and sleeping ordinances on the Common Council agenda for tonight (panhandling ordinance) and in the near future (sleeping ordinance).
    Category: Meetings
    Tags: panhandling, sleeping, Common Council
  • Madison Needs to Recognize that Trees ARE City Infrastructure posted September 18, 2023
    Trees are essential to our health and wellbeing, and a health urban tree canopy should be a foremost priority of the City of Madison. I think Madison can do better.
    Category: Development
    Tags: Complete Green Streets, trees, Heat
  • Highlights for the Week of September 18th, 2023 posted September 17, 2023
    The leaves have started to change color in Madison and the air is definitely getting cooler. Fall is here! It's my favorite season and Madison is a wonderful place to experience it. There are lots of things happening in the City so check out the events this week, and consider attending a City
    Category: Basic Services, Budget, Development, Events, Meetings, Parks, Transportation, WeeklyUpdate
    Tags: Fall leaf collection, CARES Program, Affordable Housing, Accessible Playground, Metro Network
  • Highlights for the Week of September 11, 2023 posted September 9, 2023
    Good luck Ironman participants and congratulations to those who participated in the Ironkids and half Ironman today (Saturday)! The Mayor's 2024 Capital Budget has been released and Finance Committee meetings this week will include briefings on what's in it. The U.S. Geological Survey is proposing
    Category: Basic Services, Budget, Events, Meetings, Parks, Road Construction, Transportation, WeeklyUpdate
    Tags: Ironman, Metro Network, Wildlife, Yard Waste Pick-Up, blood drive, Accessible Playground
  • Highlights for the Week of September 4th posted September 2, 2023
    It's back-to-school time! Be sure to stay extra, extra vigilant when driving around town as kids return to school this week. The Mayor's Executive Budget will be released this week. Check the date for your last brush pick up deadline. Weigh in on Madison Metro changes for December and on a
    Category: Basic Services, Development, Events, Flooding, Meetings, Parks, Road Construction, Transportation, WeeklyUpdate
    Tags: Madison Metro, Ironman, Ironkids, homelessness, Back-to-school
  • Highlights for the Week of August 28, 2023 posted August 27, 2023
    Lots of meetings to check out this week, including public information sessions on the Yahara Hills Golf Course Redesign. Several changes to the Metro bus routes begin Sunday August 27th. Taste of Madison is this coming weekend, and many more fun events are scheduled. Information on the City budget
    Category: Basic Services, Budget, Development, Meetings, Road Construction, Transportation, WeeklyUpdate
    Tags: Bus Rapid Transit, Taste of Madison, 2024 City Budget, University Avenue, Metro Redesign
  • Heat Advisory - Please Read posted August 21, 2023
    The National Weather Service issues a series of warnings and advisories for Madison this week, with the heat index at one point possibly hitting 110 degrees. To protect yourself and your family during hot summer weather, follow these safety tips:
    Category: Events
    Tags: Heat
  • Highlights for the Week of August 21, 2023 posted August 20, 2023
    I can't believe that August is almost over! August is a little slow at the City, but things are going to ramp up quickly. I'll be keeping you updated on the 2024 budget process, along with other City happenings. Check out this week's blog post for information on the redevelopment of the Brayton
    Category: Basic Services, Development, Events, Meetings, Road Construction, Transportation, WeeklyUpdate
    Tags: Brayton Lot Development, Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, Goodman Pool, Accessible Playground, University Ave. Reconstruction, Greenways, Metro Redesign
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