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Intersection Closure — Bedford Street/W Dayton Street and Marion Street/W Dayton Street posted September 11, 2025
Starting Monday, September 15th, City of Madison Traffic Engineering will close the intersections of W. Dayton Street/Bedford Street and W. Dayton Street/Marion Street to complete an asphalt art traffic calming project within these intersections…
Asphalt Art to Improve Safety on Dayton Street posted September 10, 2025
The intersections of W Dayton Street/N Bedford Street, W Dayton Street/Marion Street, and W Dayton Street/N Frances Street are about to receive an artistic makeover as part of a City of Madison project to assess the ability of asphalt art to improve…
City of Madison to Test Removal of Williamson Street Peak-Hour Travel Lanes to Evaluate Safety Benefits in Response to Resident Requests posted September 5, 2025
Responding to resident requests, the City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division will begin a test project on Tuesday, September 9 that removes peak-hour travel lanes on Williamson Street to evaluate safety benefits such as improved pedestrian…
20 is Plenty Officially Launches in Madison posted July 18, 2025
The City of Madison is excited to share the updated progress for Phase 2 of the 20 is Plenty program, which began in the winter of 2024 under the
2025 Vision Zero Safe Streets and Speed Management Projects posted June 13, 2025
Since 2020, Vision Zero Madison has implemented safety improvement projects and speed management projects every year to further safe travel on City streets. These projects focus on Proven Safety Countermeasures like high visibility…
City of Madison Honors Crossing Guards During Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week posted February 14, 2025
Madison, WI – The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction has declared the week of February 17-21 Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, and the City of Madison proudly recognizes their 63 dedicated crossing guards who work…
Prioritizing Traffic Safety for All Road Users: D7 Virtual Lunch and Learn with Traffic Engineering posted February 7, 2025
Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to continue her Lunch and Learn session for this month, featuring Traffic Engineering on Thursday, February 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you drive, bike, or walk, this virtual Lunch and Learn will offer residents a…
City of Madison Honors those Lives Lost due to Traffic Violence during Week prior to the World Day of Remembrance posted November 8, 2024
In recognition of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 17th, the City of Madison will install a memorial display and host a press conference to remember the lives lost due to traffic violence on City of Madison…
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day in Madison posted October 14, 2024
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council has proclaimed October 15, as “White Cane Safety Day” in the City of Madison. White Cane Safety Day is a day the Council takes to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law. Since 1964, the…

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