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

  • Update - Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project posted

    Starting Wednesday, August 20th, Nakoma Road will fully close to traffic from Tumalo Trail to Manitou Way. 

  • Traffic Impacts for Madison Mini Marathon posted

    Multiple streets will be affected on Saturday, August 9th from 7:00am-12:00pm (noon) for the annual Madison Mini Marathon event.

  • Street Closures for Ride the Drive posted

    Multiple streets will be closed on Sunday, August 10 from 9:00am - 3:00pm for the annual Ride the Drive event hosted by the Madison Parks Division. Vehicles must be removed from closed streets by 8:00am.

Upcoming Events

  1. Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis, and Rosewood Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  2. MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  3. Pflaum Road Resurfacing
    • Virtual event
  4. Regent Street Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  5. Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study
    • Virtual event

Report a Problem

Report non-emergency issues to City staff. 

If it is an emergency, please call 911.