Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues in roads
Neighborhood traffic petition (87th/88th/90th St area)
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Woodlawn Place neighborhood traffic calming
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Road Projects Cost Twice as Much as Five Years Ago
Inflation has hit road construction so hard that the same money now paves half as many blocks. Projects in Bailey's and Kastner's districts are split in half across years because the city can only borrow about $5 million a year for capital improvements.
Bright streetlight at 90th St/Plainfield
A couple on a dead-end street at 91st Place says a new streetlight from the 90th St/Plainfield reconstruction project is too bright and shines into their front yard.
Traffic ordinance changes on 84th, 68th, Midland and Ohio
Six ordinances were adopted to clean up outdated rules and add no-parking zones around intersections getting new stoplights on S. 43rd Street, S. 84th Street, and W. Cold Spring Road — drivers will notice new parking restrictions near those corners.
New parking restrictions and stop signs
New no-parking zones on West Howard Avenue and West Loomis Road, three new four-way stops (Midland/46th, Midland/47th, Armour/69th), and removal of an outdated stop at S. 45th and W. Ohio.
Layton Avenue reconstruction closure
Layton Avenue will be under construction during the July House of Harley event and could close completely. The council still approved applying for the county event permit 3-2, with plans to stage construction around Harley Fest.
Loitering ban on medians and safety zones
A new ordinance makes it illegal to stand or sit on road medians, with $50-$200 fines, responding to daily police calls about people putting themselves in traffic danger.
Oak Leaf Trail closure between Layton and Coldspring
The Oak Leaf Trail will be completely closed between Layton Avenue and Coldspring Road; trail users are being routed to Highway 100 as an alternative.
Forest Home Avenue (STH 24) reconstruction agreements
The council approved financial and maintenance agreements with WisDOT for the Forest Home Avenue project from USH 45 to 45th Street. The mayor objected to the state imposing costs not grounded in statute — the alternative could have been no-parking signs hurting businesses and residents — and the city says it won't aggressively enforce parking or install meters.
Major road reconstruction contracts awarded
Two big street projects are moving: S. 90th Street at Plainfield ($1.88 million) and W. Layton Avenue from 60th to 68th ($4.269 million). Layton Avenue is funded through the Meijer TIF, and the county covers costs above the city's $3 million share.
Holmes Avenue closure and speed tables
After a test closure of Holmes Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, a survey showed 52% of residents against keeping it closed. Two motions were pending: leave the street open, and add two speed tables to slow traffic.
Holmes Avenue resurfacing contract
After a test closure that 52% of surveyed residents opposed, the council chose to keep Holmes Avenue open between 27th and 28th Streets and add two speed tables instead, as part of a $1.1 million resurfacing project. A resident raised concerns about speed table ride quality and children walking to the middle school.
Interstate ramp closures for noise barriers
Starting next week, the 76th Street entrance ramp and 60th Street exit ramps close for six weeks while sound walls are installed along the interstate. Plan your commute accordingly.