Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Milwaukee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with medium priority
Traffic calming and congestion trade-offs
Federal grant money will fund safety design on Burleigh and Holton — protected bikeways, raised crosswalks, street trees. Some alders pushed back on congestion from past projects; DPW says crash and speed data show safety gains and is reviewing trouble spots like Van Buren/Ogden.
I-794 future
Ald. Dimitrijevic questioned why the mayor shifted from supporting removal of the I-794 ramp to a middle-ground position, saying she saw no broad community outreach. The chief of staff said the decision followed years of data gathering, resident and business input, and DOT consultation.
MARK Rail — passenger rail between Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
A new regional rail commission is working to restore passenger rail along the lakefront between Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha, connecting to Metra's Chicago line. The study is done, but the project is waiting on the federal Corridor ID program to open a new funding window.