City Traffic Engineering will test the removal of the morning and afternoon peak-hour travel lanes on Williamson Street between Blount Street and Thornton Avenue.
The test will take place between Tuesday, September 9 and continue through Friday, October 24. During the test, Traffic Engineering staff will collect traffic data, including volumes, speeds, and travel time data.
Feedback from the public is encouraged and can be submitted using the public feedback form
Project Limits
Project limits: Williamson Street from Blount Street to Thornton Avenue
Test traffic pattern
Williamson Street will allow one lane of traffic in both directions, at all times
On-street parking will remain available at all times on both sides of the street
A new Thursday parking restriction will be implemented to allow for trash and recycling collection and other maintenance such as brush and leaf collection and street sweeping, which has typically been performed during the peak hour parking restrictions.
Parking will be restricted further back from intersections to allow thru traffic to bypass left-turning vehicles during peak hours.
Project Schedule
Develop a Trial Safety Project Completed
Present Project at Transportation Commission Completed
Safety Project Trial Begins Active
Safety Project Trial Complete Upcoming
Present Findings to Transportation Commission Upcoming
Public Involvement
The City of Madison needs your help to determine the overall preference for this section of Williamson Street. Please add your preferences and feedback to the Williamson Street Safety Trial survey. This important feedback will be used to make final determinations on the next steps for safety and lane configurations along this corridor.