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Transportation
Christof Spieler, Director of Transportation

Perry Street Connection Study

Looking at the US 12 (Beltline) and Park Street interchange from above.
Image credit: Mead & Hunt

  • Location

    Perry Street

  • Project Type

    Infrastructure Study

  • Status

    Planning

  • Estimated Schedule

    June 2025 - March 2026

  • Alder District

    District 14

  • Contract Number

    14355

Project Information

Project Overview

The City of Madison received the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods federal grant.  This federal funding will support planning and feasibility efforts for the proposed Perry Street Overpass project which is a key component of the City’s strategy to revitalize South Madison’s neighborhoods and address longstanding mobility needs

The study will explore a proposed extension of Perry Street over the Beltline that will allow vehicles, buses, pedestrians, and cyclists to access the businesses located south of the highway.  This crossing would connect communities north of the Beltline Highway with employment opportunities and services south of the Beltline Highway.

Additional Resources:

Project Limits

Perry Street – W. Badger Road to Jonathon Drive
Syene Road – Rolfsmeyer Drive to Applegate Road

area of study for the Perry Street Connection project's planning stage.

Project Schedule

  1. Data Collection

    Gather data and review prior studies.

  2. Alternatives Development

    Define station program elements and evaluation criteria.

  3. Public Meeting #1 (Virtual)

    October 22, 2025 - Virtual Meeting Recording

  4. Determine Preferred Alternatives

    Using gathered data and public comment, determine a list of preferred alternatives for the potential future Perry Street connection.

  5. Public Meeting #2

    Meet with the public in late winter to discuss determined preferred alternatives and gather additional feedback.  Meetings will be held in person and virtually.

  6. Finalize Preferred Alternatives

    After incorporating final comments from the public meeting, present the proposed plan to the Transportation Commission.

  7. Create and Publish Final Reports

    The team will produce two reports:

    Alternatives Feasibility Report 

    Alternatives Recommendation Report 

Public Involvement

There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings. 

Public Information Meeting

The City hosted a public information meeting at on Wednesday, October. 22, 2025, via Zoom. During the meeting, City staff discussed the Perry Street Reconnection Study.

Watch the recorded Virtual Meeting

PowerPoint slide deck

Perry Street Connection Study - One Sheet

Public Survey

Thank you to all who participated and shared your thoughts during our first public meeting and submitted responses to our survey!  This important information will be used to make final determinations on the next steps for connections and safety for the area.  

Survey Results - coming soon!

Email List

News Release(s):

Perry Street Connection Study - Public Information Meeting (posted 10/10/2025)

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