Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
50 issues in roads
Finger Road culvert replacement
Public Works wants to hire McMahon Associates for $111,919.50 to design a replacement of the aging Finger Road culvert, a piece of road infrastructure drivers rely on.
Mather Street pavement project land acquisition
The Mather Street rebuild includes new sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps from Locust to Grey, which required buying or renting property rights from fronting owners. The committee approved the payments, mostly $200 to $900 per parcel.
STH 32 and 9th Street project plat
A vacant narrow lot at 804 Ninth Street is slated for a new single-family home, but the existing house at 802 Ninth depends on alley access that crosses the 804 parcel. The variance lets both properties have their own driveway entrances, with a recorded shared easement protecting access.
South Grandview Road temporary bridge repairs
The city awarded a $151,571.25 contract to Norcon Corporation for temporary repairs to the S. Grandview Road bridge.
Pedestrian safety at Doty and South Van Buren
Ald. Proffitt wants enhanced safety measures at this intersection, but technical problems kept her constituent from speaking, so the item waits until November.
Traffic Calming Policy overhaul
Ald. Delie's detailed critique of the city's 2007 Traffic Calming Policy — which has never produced a single physical calming installation — was referred to staff for review and amendment.
Three-way stop at Greenbrier and Manitowoc Roads
A pedestrian was hit at this intersection earlier this year, and drivers average 34-35 mph in a 25 mph zone with no sidewalks nearby. The new three-way stop should balance delays and make crossings safer; sidewalk work is complicated because part of the area lies in the Village of Bellevue.
Kurtz Avenue speeding near Joannes Park
Alders report drivers treat the long dead-end street like a racetrack near schools and the stadium. Traffic calming can't be studied until residents file a petition signed by at least 20% of neighbors.
Traffic calming on Eastman Avenue
Residents of nearby apartment complexes asked for a review of whether sidewalks are needed on Eastman Avenue. The committee referred the question (PC-26-11) to city staff for study.
Construction communication improvements
After a botched off-hours job on Reed Street left neighbors in the dark, the city is overhauling how it tells residents about road work: a dedicated webpage, weekly updates, postcards, and city logos on all contractor notices.
Street reconstruction and bridge maintenance funding
DPW laid out six street reconstructions for 2027, sidewalk replacement, traffic signal upgrades, and bridge maintenance funded largely by wheel tax and TID money rather than new borrowing. One alderperson pressed on whether wheel tax dollars earmarked for roads should cover bridge work.
October downtown traffic disruptions
The Main Street Bridge will fully close for about two weeks in October while work finishes, at the same time DOT closes the Atkinson on-ramp — traffic will detour via the Walnut Street Bridge through downtown.
Bedford Road & S. Grandview Road reconstruction
With bids opening September 15 and the construction season ending, the committee let staff award this road project directly so work can still happen this year.
On-street parking on Hobart Drive–Hinkle Street frontage road
Alder Eck wants signage, painting, and striping to officially mark on-street parking on the south frontage road between Hobart Drive and Hinkle, near the new Seven Brew. The road connection is only about a month old, so staff will study emerging traffic patterns first.
Official Map future road removal (OMA 26-01)
The council refused to erase a planned road connection between Sussex Road and Future Durham Road, keeping the future street corridor on the map after neighbor testimony.
N. Maple Avenue reconstruction
The $4 million full reconstruction of North Maple Avenue was awarded to Jossart Brothers — work starts within a couple weeks, with heavy utility work and final completion next spring.
Better communication on construction projects
Ald. Delie's push for the city to improve how it tells residents about upcoming and ongoing construction projects was referred to staff for review.
Overnight on-street parking reform
A request by Ald. Delie, co-sponsored by Alds. Proffitt and Shelton, was referred to staff to amend the city's overnight on-street parking regulations.
Alderrequested traffic and parking studies
The council approved a Pleasant Lane speeding study with a new 15 mph sign, a parking study near MLK Elementary, and Bart Starr Elementary signage; a Tyrolian Drive traffic study request was denied.
'No Outlet' sign on Northway Drive
Northway Drive loops confusingly into Highland View Lane, and drivers don't realize the northern leg dead-ends. A permanent "No Outlet" sign was approved just north of Sitka Street.
Construction project communication with residents
Alder Delie wants the city to notify residents earlier and more clearly about construction disruptions — after a 9 p.m. sewer relining project caught a block off guard. Staff will study and report back.
Safe Streets for All safety action plan
The city kicked off a roughly $1.1 million, multi-year federal grant effort to build a comprehensive street safety plan, with demonstration projects like bump-outs and traffic calming planned for next summer and fall.
Weise Street railroad crossing closure
After railroad-safety orders, Public Works will close part of the 700 block of Weise Street. Businesses have alternate routes; the railroad will build the permanent closure.
Partial closure of 700 block of Weise Street
The city's Public Works Department requested and received approval to close part of the 700 block of Weise Street.
TID 10 road allocation for JBS neighborhood
Up to $800,000 from TID 10 will fund a new road connecting Imperial Lane to the JBS neighborhood development, with an MOU between the city and Redevelopment Authority to be drafted.
Traffic control at Tyrolian Drive and South Le Capitaine Circle
Ald. Hutchison asked for extra traffic control at this intersection, but the commission denied the request after a consultant review found no crash history there.
Uncontrolled residential intersections and the need for a city policy
Requests for stop or yield signs at Buckthorn Trail and Tyrolian Drive exposed a gap: the city decides case-by-case without codified design guidelines. Commissioners suggested the new traffic engineer develop a formal policy so decisions are consistent citywide.
Traffic control at Buckthorn Trail and Crestwood Springs Drive
A request to add traffic control at this T-intersection was received and filed after a consultant found no crashes there and no cut-through risk, so no stop or yield signs are coming.
$800,000 TID 10 allocation for Imperial Lane road / JBS park improvements
Up to $800,000 from TID 10 will fund a new road connecting Imperial Lane to the JBS neighborhood development — or eligible park improvements — with an MOU to be drafted between the city and the Authority.
Lambeau Field public vehicle restrictions
A police-requested ordinance amendment would keep taxis and other city-licensed public vehicles out of Lambeau Field parking lots during pro and college games, to manage traffic flow. Ride-shares like Uber can't be regulated under state law.
New all-way stops and traffic safety measures
All-way stops are coming to Dousman/Oneida and Dousman/North Taylor, right-turn-on-red rules change on West Mason, and two Hinkfuss traffic-safety studies were sent back to committee for more work.
Oxford Avenue & Reed Street reconstruction
The committee let staff award the reconstruction contract directly to the low bidder as soon as bids open July 7, so construction isn't delayed weeks by the meeting calendar. Bid results will be reported at the next meeting.
Padi-Wood Lane right-of-way acquisition
The City is taking the first legal step to buy land for a new street in Grandview Industrial Park. No one lives on the parcel, and landowners will be paid through the acquisition process.
State transportation funding advocacy
The committee is pushing a resolution urging the Governor and Legislature to fix Wisconsin's transportation funding. Ald. Proffitt highlighted that the city spent over $266,000 patching Shawano Avenue before the DOT's planned rebuild — money she wants the state to reimburse.
Dousman Street bike lane extension
The bike lane on Dousman Street will extend from Ashland Avenue to Gray Street, with parking restrictions swapped along the south side between Allard and Oakland.
New all-way stops on Dousman Street
The Traffic Engineer asked for all-way stops at Dousman/Oneida and Dousman/North Taylor, and the commission said yes to both. Drivers on Dousman Street should expect to stop in both spots.
West Mason Street right-turn-on-red changes
The commission made permanent the restriction on right turn on red eastbound at Hinkle Street, and lifted the weekday no-right-on-red at Packerland Drive. Drivers will need to read the new signs at each spot.
South Broadway parking and pedestrian safety changes
The Emilie Street 900 block moves from permit-only to 4-hour weekday parking, the 2-hour limits on Hubbard Street are gone, and Washington Street's overnight and loading rules were adjusted. All were trial-period changes that stuck.
Mather Street reconstruction property payments
The Mather Street rebuild includes new sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps from Locust to Grey, which required buying or renting property rights from fronting owners. The committee approved the payments, mostly $200 to $900 per parcel.
Night parking ordinance amendment
A Public Works proposal to change the city's night parking rules (Section 40-29(l)) was held until the June 10 committee meeting, so overnight parking rules stay as they are for now.
Removal of Dousman–Oneida traffic signal
The Traffic Engineer's request to remove the traffic signal at Dousman Street and Oneida Street was approved, changing traffic patterns at that intersection.
Street resurfacing program
$4.2 million contract with Jossart Brothers for street resurfacing including sewer and water work.
School-zone parking restrictions removed
Parking restrictions next to Elmore Elementary (615 Ethel Avenue) and MacArthur Elementary (1331 Hobart Drive) will be removed, changing where parents and neighbors can park near both schools.
School-zone parking restriction changes
Parking restrictions next to Elmore Elementary (615 Ethel Avenue) and MacArthur Elementary (1331 Hobart Drive) are being removed at the Traffic Engineer's request, changing curbside parking availability near both schools.
Bedford Road and South Grandview Road reconstruction design
The city is taking the first design step toward rebuilding Bedford Road (from Whittier south) and South Grandview Road (about 900 feet north of Finger Road). Design now, construction later — expect those corridors to see work in coming years.
Traffic signal removals and parking changes
Two traffic signals (Shawano/Siegler and Dousman/Taylor) will be removed, and several parking restrictions changed, including a 90-day Washington Street trial.
Cherry Street Ramp elevator failure
City parking ramps get $509,848 in repairs, including all alternate bid items — keeping downtown parking structures safe and usable.
2026 Street and Sidewalk Infrastructure
A full slate of road, sewer and sidewalk contracts was awarded — Fourth Street, Oak Street, Mather Street, citywide pavement repair, sidewalks, parking ramps and Perkins Park lot resurfacing.
New parking and loading-zone restrictions near businesses
New parking restrictions take effect on the West Mason Street frontage road (for Chili's) and Liberty Street west of Ridge Road, and a bus loading zone is added on Saint Anthony Drive for Freedom House Ministries.
Traffic signal removals at Shawano/Siegler and Dousman/Taylor
Two signals are coming down at the Traffic Engineer's request — Shawano Avenue (STH 29) at Siegler Street and Dousman Street at Taylor Street. Drivers should expect changes in how those intersections operate.