Cars and a biker on a multi-lane road. There is also a person walking on the sidewalk.
Traffic Engineering
Yang Tao, Traffic Engineering Director

Safety and Education

Walking safety is a priority in the City of Madison. Learn more about initiatives to make Madison a safe, convenient, and enjoyable place for walking.

  • Guide to Street and Path Crossings: This guide from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation helps both crosswalk users and drivers understand their responsibilities in ensuring safety on our streets.
  • Shared-Use Path Etiquette – When using a shared use path, please walk to the right and pass on the left. Be aware of others around you. If you are walking with a dog, they must be on a leash and under control.
  • Wisconsin Pedestrian Laws – Find out more about Wisconsin’s State Statutes related to walking.

Safety Improvements:

  • Vision Zero

    The City’s initiative to eliminate fatal and serious traffic crashes.

  • Safe Streets Madison

    Do you have safety or connectivity concerns that you think could improve walking? The Safe Streets Madison program focuses on improving traffic safety and filling gaps in the walking and biking network.

  • Traffic Safety Improvement Measures

    Using proven safety countermeasures, the City implements a variety of improvements that benefit people walking including lowering speed limits, better street lighting and traffic calming measures including:

Pedestrian Safety for Children and Parents

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