Construction updates, West Campus District Plan Open Houses, Metro Redesign, public information meetings, events & announcements

Hello neighbors,

It’s officially summer! And, of course, it’s also officially construction season.

• Stay up to date with the University Ave construction project by signing up for email updates.
• Check out this great graphic from UW describing ongoing construction projects.
• Be aware of construction impacts at Regent and Park starting this week.
• And check out the full summary of road construction around town.

West Campus District Plan Open Houses

The West Campus District Plan is taking shape. There will be two open houses to discuss the current concepts:

• June 20, 11am at the Health Sciences Learning Center Atrium
• June 21, 4pm at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center (which also affords the public the opportunity to see this amazing new building!)

Metro Transit Network Redesign

The Metro Transit Network Redesign will go into effect Sunday, June 11. It has been 20 years since the last redesign. All routes, schedules, and bus numbers will change. Navigate the changes using these resources:

• Plan your trip with Metro Staff! Visit with Metro staff at multiple upcoming events around town.
• Check out these Frequently Asked Questions on the new service

Upcoming Meetings

• John Nolen Drive Watershed Study – May 30, 6pm. Please register in advance.
• Lake Monona Waterfront Ad Hoc Committee – May 30, 6pm. Parks Division Lakeside Offices, 330 E Lakeside St.
• Madison Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study – June 6, 5-6:30pm, Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and June 7, 5-6:30pm, Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region is hosting two public involvement meetings for the Madison Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study. The meetings will provide an update on the status of the study and gather input.

Events

• Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit is hosting a virtual session on Restorative Justice on May 31st from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Please register in advance. The session will be recorded and made available on Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit webpage.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: The LoveMonkeys, June 1, 7pm, Monona Terrace Rooftop. The LoveMonkeys blend rock, pop and reggae into one of the most fun and original performances in the Midwest.
• Wellness Talks: Is There Gain from Pain?, June 2, 12-1pm. Caught in a vicious cycle of stress? Feeling physically tired yet mentally wired? Join this discussion meant to dispel myths often in the way of true recovery and long-term wellness.
• Live at The Glen-Vince Sweeney, June 2, 5-7:30pm. Enjoy the relaxing music of acoustic guitarist and singer Vince Sweeney, a native Madisonian, whose expansive song list spans decades. Sweeney strings together great cover songs that add up to an enjoyable evening of free live music on the patio at The Glen Golf Park.
• Take Kids Fishing Day: June 3
  • Vilas Park, 9-11:30am
  • Warner Park, 9am-12pm
• Cars on State, June 3, 10am-3pm: This family-friendly event offers a perfect day for everyone to come downtown, take a stroll around the Farmers Market on the Square and see a wonderful array of vintage cars on State Street.
• Tell Us! Community Conversations, June 3 3-4pm and June 5, 10-11am. Provide feedback on our libraries and share your views for future service at Madison's west side libraries. All sessions will be held at the Monroe Street branch.
• WI Army National Guard Open House, June 3, 11am-4pm, Warner Park. Meet fellow Wisconsinites serving our community in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. See and touch equipment like helicoptors, trucks and special equipment.
• Pride Ride, June 3, 3:30-5pm: Trek and Forward Madison FC are teaming up once again to celebrate Pride Month and Bike Week with the 2023 Pride Ride! Meet at Breese Stevens Field for a 9-mile group ride to Olin Park and back. Stick around after the ride to enjoy some block party vibes at the field before Forward Madison takes on the Central Valley Fuego later that evening.
• Loop the Lake, June 17, 8am-2pm. Loop the Lake is more than a bike ride – it’s an opportunity for our community to rally around our lakes!

Announcements

• Beaches and Splash Parks Open. Please make sure to check for beach closures before going, as there are already several beaches with unhealthy levels of bacteria or blue-green algae.
• City of Madison Seeks Short Poems for 2023 Bus Lines Program. The Madison Poet Laureate is seeking short poems from Madison residents to be considered for the annual Bus Lines poetry project.
• New Artist-in-Residence at Central Library. The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is welcoming a new Artist-in-Residence at Central Library.
• Mayor’s Purchase Award of Reflected Memories by Christopher Sweet exhibited at new Parks Lakeside Offices. City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway selected Reflected Memories by Christopher Sweet for the 2023 Mayor’s Purchase Award.
• Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County. Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to a spike in drug overdoses in our community.
• The Double Dollars program is open from June 15-October 15 for all FoodShare shoppers.
• The Tenant Resource Center has new drop-in hours: M-Th 9am-6pm, 1202 Williamson St., Ste 101, and Sat 10am-2pm, Madison College Goodman South, 2429 Perry Street.

Best wishes,

Regina Vidaver