Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
50 issues in roads
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Commissioner Refsguard found out via the Packers website that Metro would run regular game day service for the Badger game — without Metro being consulted. Better coordination on special event service is needed.
Street reconstruction and bridge maintenance funding
The Nitschke Bridge closes June 1-19, Shawn Avenue gets lane closures June 8-12, and a Grandview Road bridge stays closed two to three months pending a re-bid of repairs. Truck traffic will need alternate routes during the Shawn Avenue work.
Bedford Road & S. Grandview Road reconstruction
The reconstruction contract went to Northeast Asphalt for $397,527.45 — the low bid — with work wrapping up this construction season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alderrequested traffic and parking studies
The commission took up study requests from Ald. Hinkfuss (Pleasant Lane speeding, MLK Elementary parking, Buckthorn Trail/Crestwood Springs traffic control) and Ald. Hutchison (Tyrolian Drive/Le Capitaine). Most were accepted; the MLK Elementary parking request was held.
'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Tyrolian Drive and South Le Capitaine Circle
Neighbors reported fast turns and kids near the corner; a yield sign duplicating the existing one at the subdivision's other end was approved.
$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.
JBS neighborhood road connection funded
Up to $800,000 of TID 10 money will build the missing road link between the JBS neighborhood and Imperial Lane and the park, restoring a trail if needed and connecting the neighborhood to the wider street grid.
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.
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.
Neighborhood parking changes made permanent
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.
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.
New all-way stops on Dousman Street
Two all-way stops will replace signals at Dousman/Oneida and Dousman/Taylor, following the trial period.
2026 Street and Sidewalk Infrastructure
Residents of apartment complexes on Eastman Avenue are walking in the road — even in snow — to reach bus stops on Danz Avenue. The committee sent the question of where a sidewalk should go to staff for study, alongside a broader neighborhood revitalization effort.
Traffic engineering staffing shortage
The city's traffic engineer retires June 16 and the traffic manager post has been vacant for two years, so the city is hiring consultants to fill the gap while recruitment continues.
Mather Street reconstruction property payments
The 2027 Mather Street reconstruction needs easements and small land purchases from dozens of property owners to build compliant sidewalk ramps. The first batch of payments was approved, with more to come.
Street resurfacing program
A $2.76 million resurfacing contract — the biggest award of the night — will fix city streets with sewer and water work bundled in.
Night parking ordinance amendment
The city wants to clarify how overnight parking requests get approved and allow approvals longer than two weeks. The committee held it for further review until June 10.
Removal of Dousman–Oneida traffic signal
The signal at Dousman and Oneida doesn't meet state traffic warrants — it carries only about 6,300 cars a day versus the ~15,000 typically needed. It's becoming a four-way stop, which most residents reportedly prefer over waiting at a nearly empty signal at night.
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.