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

Traffic Engineering

Link,speed limit sign showing 20 mph

20 is Plenty Signing Installations

New 20 MPH signs have been installed throughout residential neighborhoods across the City of Madison as part of Vision Zero's - 20 is Plenty program.

Street Occupancy Permits

A Street Occupancy Permit is needed when your project requires materials or machinery to be on or over: streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds

Vision Zero in the Community this Summer

The Vision Zero Madison team is thrilled to attend the Parks Alive events again this season.  Stop by to enjoy live music, activities and build communities!

Join #TeamCity

Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

News Releases

  • Street Closures – Sherman Avenue (southbound direction) posted

    On Thursday, July 31, starting at 7:00 am, and continuing through Friday, August 1, S&L Underground will close Sherman Avenue to through access in the southbound direction, between Fordem Avenue and Marston Avenue. This is to accommodate the…

  • Brooks Street and Drake Street – Intersection Paving Closure posted

    Starting at 7:00am on Monday, August 4, Parisi Construction will close the intersection of Brooks Street and Drake Street.  This closure will allow for replacement of the asphalt within the intersection and is expected to re-open by the end of…

  • McKenna Blvd – Utility Work Closure posted

    Starting at 7:00 am on Monday, August 4, Parisi Construction will begin closing McKenna Blvd, from Pilgrim Rd to Putnam Rd.  This work is related to the 2025 Resurfacing Program.  

Upcoming Events

  1. Capital City Path Segment 4-6 (Vondron Road to I-39/90)
    • Virtual event
  2. Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis, and Rosewood Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  3. MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction
    • Virtual event

Report a Problem

Report non-emergency issues to City staff. 

If it is an emergency, please call 911.