The death of a child is the worst thing any city faces. It shocks our sensibilities and hurts our hearts. My thoughts are with the family, friends, classmates, and neighbors of these young victims. The entire community is in mourning for the young…
I want to take a minute to highlight an issue that can seem abstract but affects us all. Today, nine nations possess approximately 13,100 nuclear weapons, most of which are far more destructive than those that killed over 100,000 people in Hiroshima…
Every day throughout the school year, a team of dedicated people spread out across Madison to help make sure our kids get to school safely. These fine folks stop and direct traffic, greet kids and families with a smile, and help build a culture of…
Today, Mayor Satya hosted a public safety briefing covering activities of the Madison Police Department, the violence prevention activities of the Public Health Madison Dane County, Vision Zero and the Madison CARES program for mental health crises…
Did you get to see Madison’s newly launched Vision Zero Quarterly newsletter? This first issue discusses the work of Madison’s Vision Zero initiative and the programs developed under its umbrella to increase safety for all roadway users, with…
The Covid-19 pandemic had many impacts, beyond the impacts to our health and wellbeing. One of the most concerning impacts has been elevated levels of violence across the county, including in our community.
On August 17, 2022, the Mayor was joined by City Traffic Engineer Yang Tao, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes and Madison Fire Department Assistant Chief for Medical Affairs Che Stedman for a media briefing on public safety.The Mayor’s remarks are…
As summer gets underway in earnest, the City of Madison is investing in violence prevention efforts across our community. We wanted to highlight for you how Madison is working to make our city safer this summer with data-informed policing, expanded…
Traffic safety in Madison continues to be one of the most prominent feedback topics for the City agencies who handle transportation safety. We share the concerns about reckless driving throughout the city. Traffic Safety is central to our Vision…
