Safe Streets for All
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants
Forward to Vision Zero
The City’s two Safe Streets and Roads for All grants directly support Madison’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate serous and fatal crashes by 2035. The first grant award focuses on additional planning to support our Vision Zero Action Plan. The second grant includes infrastructure improvements, demonstration activities and additional planning efforts.
Forward to Vision Zero - Supplemental Action Plan Activities
The City’s first Safe Streets for All grant focuses on undertaking additional planning work to improve safety for people walking and biking. There is also funding to better understand how to improve post-crash care and integrate it with Vision Zero.
Update to Pedestrian Plan & Project Prioritization
Project Scope
- Data Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Program & Policy Recommendations
- Infrastructure Improvement Recommendations & Prioritization
- Bike Pedestrian Focused High Injury Network
Project Manager
Kevin Luecke, Pedestrian Bicycle Administrator
Project Timeline
Plan completion Fall of 2026
Project Website
Finalize All Ages Ability Bike Network Map & Project Prioritization
Project Scope
- Data Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Finalize All Ages Ability Bike Network
- Prioritize Gaps in the Network
Project Manager
Kevin Luecke, Pedestrian Bicycle Administrator
Project Timeline
Started; Plan completion Fall of 2026
Project Website
Safe Routes to School Travel Safety Planning
Project Scope
- Work with up to 6 schools on:
- School engagement
- School walk/bike audits
- Develop final school travel safety plans to share with school community
Project Manager
Colleen Hayes, Pedestrian Bicycle Outreach Specialist
Project Timeline
Safe Streets for All grant completed Fall of 2026
Project Website
Post Crash Care Data Review
Project Scope
- Conduct a review of data to understand better understand the needs of EMS, Fire and Police to improve response times.
- Integrate recommendations into Vision Zero Action Plan
Project Manager
TBD
Project Partner
UW Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory
Project Timeline
Starting in Summer 2025
Project Website
Coming Soon
Forward to Vision Zero – Safe System for Vulnerable Roadway Users
The City’s 2nd Safe Streets for All grant awarded $6.3 million for infrastructure improvements, impaired driving countermeasures, safety studies, demonstration projects and additional safety focused planning.
Regent Street
Project Scope Phase One
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Development of alternatives
- Demonstration Project & Evaluation
- Engagement
- Final Corridor Study Report & Design Recommendation
Project Manager
Phase One: Tom Mohr, Assistant Director Mobility & Infrastructure
Project Timeline
Phase One: Start Summer 2025
Project Scope Phase Two
- Surveying
- Engineering Design Documents
Project Manager
Phase Two: Chris Petykowski, Deputy Director Engineering
Project Timeline
Phase Two: TBD
Project Website
Coming Summer 2026
Supplemental Planning
High Injury Network (HIN) Update & Crash Risk Analysis
Project Manager
Ali Heinritz, Vision Zero Co-Lead
Project Timeline
Summer 2026
Project Website
Vision Zero Progress Report
Project Manager
Vision Zero Steering Team, Staff
Project Timeline
Continue regular progress report development for 2025-2026
Project Website
Let's Talk Streets Engagement Plan
Project Manager
Liz Callin, Transportation Planner
Project Timeline
Summer 2026
Project Website
Corridor Safety Studies & Demonstration Projects
Project Scope
- Safety and Other Data Collection and Analysis
- Demonstration Activities and Evaluation
- Project Engagement
- Development of design concepts
Locations
- S Whitney Way
- N Fair Oaks Ave
- Schenk's Corners
Project Timeline
- S Whitney Way – Tentative Start Date of Late 2025
- N Fair Oaks Ave – Tentative Start Date of Fall 2026
- Schenk’s Corners - Tentative Start Date of Spring 2027
Project Managers
- S Whitney Way: Tom Mohr, Assistant Director Mobility & Infrastructure
- N Fair Oaks Ave: TBD
- Schenk’s Corners: TBD
Project Website
Coming Soon
Demonstration Activities
Asphalt Art Trial Project & Evaluation
Test & evaluate use of asphalt art on streets to determine safety benefit
Project Manager
Liz Callin, Transportation Planner
Resources
Bloomberg Philanthropies - Asphalt Art Safety Study
Timeline
Summer 2025
School Street Trial Project & Evaluation
Engage, implement & evaluate in partnership with MMSD and the Wisconsin Bike Fed Safe Routes to School program
Project Manager
Colleen Hayes, Pedestrian Bicycle Outreach Specialist
Resources
880 Cities – What is a School Street?
Timeline
spring 2026
65+ Bike & Pedestrian Friendly Driver Project
Work with older adults to develop & implement a project focused on building pedestrian and bicycle friendly 65+ year old drivers
Project Manager
Kristin Brodowsky, Public Information Officer
Proposed Outcome
- Develop campaign with insight from focus groups
- Evaluate the overall campaign success
Timeline
spring 2027 - On Hold
65+ Bike and Pedestrian Friendly Driver project website
Safe Mobility & Teen Crash Factors Demonstration Project
Work with high school age youth to develop & implement a public information campaign based on typical teen crashes
Project Manager
Kristin Brodowsky, Public Information Officer
Proposed Outcome
- Develop campaign with insight from focus groups
- Evaluate the overall campaign success
Timeline
spring 2027 - On Hold
Impaired Driving Reduction Initiative
Project Scope
- Madison "safe ride" style program for local businesses and events
- Compliance Checks
Project Manager
Julia Wilson, Impaired Driving Reduction Coordinator
Project Timeline
Summer 2025 - 2027
Project Website
Corridor Improvement Studies
East Washington Ave (US Hwy 30 to Annamark)
Project Scope
- Fill gaps in sidewalk network
- Bike Facility (Reindahl Park to E Springs Dr)
- Lighting Improvements
- Crosswalk Safety Enhancements
Project Manager
TBD
Project Timelines
- Design & Engagement: 2027
- Construction Start: 2028
- Project Completion: Spring 2029
Project Website
Coming Soon
Schroeder Rd
Project Scope
- Add Pedestrian Islands
- Add Medians with Trees
- Crosswalk Safety Enhancements
- Transit Stop Improvements
- Raised Crosswalk or Intersection
Project Manager
TBD
Project Timeline
- Design & Engagement: 2027
- Construction Start: 2028
- Project Completion: Spring 2029
Project Website
Coming Soon
Systemwide Improvements
High Injury Network Intersections on Transit Routes
Project Scope
Proven Safety Countermeasures implemented at 21 intersections
Project Manager
Tom Mohr, Assistant Director Mobility & Infrastructure
Timeline
- Design & Engagement: 2026
- Construction Start: Fall 2027
- Completion: Summer 2028
Project Website
Coming Soon
Shared-Use Path Intersections
Project Scope
Locations:
- Demetral Path Extension at E Johnson/Second
- Capital City Path at Eastwood/Division
- Capital City Path at Buckeye Rd
- Southwest Path at Midvale Blvd
- Eastmorland Park Path at Milwaukee St
- Path at Aberg Ave and Shopko Dr
Project Manager
TBD
Project Timeline
- Design & Engagement: 2026
- Construction Start: Fall 2027
- Completion: Summer 2028
Project Website
Coming Soon