Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis, and Rosewood Reconstruction

Complete Green Streets

Thank you for joining the meeting and the discussion for this project. As discussed in the meeting, the City Council and the Transportation Commission adopted the Complete Green Streets policy a few years ago. This guide provides specific criteria for Staff to follow when working on the streets project. The policy is relatively new and attempts to make street projects inclusive of all users.

The policy addresses concerns with accessibility for all ages and all abilities, as well as the protection of trees in the area. The Project Information Meeting (PIM) is not just a checkbox in the process; it is an opportunity for neighbors to learn about the project, understand current policies, and provide feedback. Often, feedback is used to facilitate the completion of design; however, a policy is in place to guide those conversations.

Projects completed before the policy adoption are sometimes less inclusive and car-centric. This policy helps balance the scales and enables us to continue working on making Madison a walkable city. The policy elevates the "Character of the Neighborhood" by deeming the area to be more than just an architectural style, street width, vegetation, and layout; it is also welcoming, equitable, and inclusive.

Learn more about Complete Green Streets.

Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Please watch this clip from this week's council meeting and the statements made by Jaxon Baker from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired. 

Proclamation language

Meeting Recording and Presentation

October 6, 2025, Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:

October 6, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

October 6, 2025 Public Information Meeting

Questionnaire

If you are a resident of a property adjacent to Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Nokomis Court, or Rosewood Circle, please fill out a questionnaire by 11 a.m. October 14, 2025.

Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis and Rosewood Reconstruction Questionnaire No. 2