Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Racine public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads
Lathrop Avenue street project contract amendment
Amendment 1 to Contract 2025259 for the Lathrop Avenue project was up for committee action. Because the meeting was cancelled, the project amendment remains pending.
Alley considered for 2027 construction
Alders Kelly and Pabon want to revisit the city's alley paving and patching ordinance; the topic was referred to Public Works and Services.
Washington Avenue corridor traffic study
A request for a traffic study and traffic-calming options on Washington Avenue from Lathrop through Uptown was received and filed, while one commenter urged a moratorium on traffic changes, citing the Weston-Taylor roundabout as a cautionary tale.
School crossing improvements near Racine Christian School
Alder DeMark asked the Department of Public Works to paint crossing lines near Racine Christian School at Kinzie and Virginia Street — a small but direct pedestrian safety fix. It went to the Public Works Committee.