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Tag: Pedestrian Safety

June 8, 2022 9:10 AM

The Madison Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 Traffic Enforcement grant focusing on Pedestrian and Bicyclist safety. The Madison Police Department has been awarded this grant for several years in a row and we will continue prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable roadway users. … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement & Safety
Tags: #VisionZeroMadison, Central District, East District, North District, Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

March 13, 2020 2:16 PM

On 03/12/20, at 8:30 am, one of our TEST officers was working the Midvale Elementary School Zone. The crossing guard had traffic stopped for kids to cross. Upon releasing traffic, and traffic one again began to flow, a subject opted to use the parking/bike lane to accelerate past the main … [read more]

Category: Midtown District
Tags: #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver, Community Policing, Crossing Guards, Driving Safely, Lieutenant Lori Beth Chalecki, Midtown District, Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

October 8, 2019 4:33 PM

When a crossing guard is present at Mineral Point Rd and Midvale, NO TURN ON RED!!! Keep our crossing guards, and those in their care, safe!!! [read more]

Category: Midtown District
Tags: #Back2SchoolSAFETYTIPS, #SafetyTips, Community Policing, Crossing Guards, Driving Safely, Lieutenant Lori Beth Chalecki, Midtown District, Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Concerns

April 23, 2018 11:32 AM

What: DDATS is an acronym for Data Driven Approaches to Traffic Safety. #DDATS is derived from a nationwide law enforcement strategy aimed at reducing traffic accidents through high visibility policing and citizen contact. Unlike DDACTS, MPD's method has been customized not to include crime … [read more]

Category: East District
Tags: Community Outreach, Driving Safely, East District, LaFollette High School, Pedestrian Safety

July 11, 2017 11:08 AM

Looking for a job where you can help members of your community stay safe? Consider applying to become an adult school crossing guard for the 2017-18 school year today! There are currently seven openings on the west side of Madison for the fall. This is a great opportunity for hard-working … [read more]

Category: Join the Team
Tags: Driving Safely, Join the Team, Madison Schools, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Communities, West District

May 22, 2017 9:21 AM

City of Madison Police Department Central District Presents: “A Walk on the Wild Side” Safety Tips for Downtown Madison vehicles and pedestrians As we all look forward to warmer weather, outdoor activities, and the multiple markets, fairs, as well as festivals that make downtown … [read more]

Category: Uncategorized
Tags: Captain Freedman, Central District, Driving Safely, Pedestrian Safety

January 17, 2017 11:30 AM

This week, January 16 through 20, has been declared "Adult School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week" by the state of Wisconsin! Now is a wonderful time to say thank you to those who devote a couple hours every day to keep our children safe. We all seem to know one or many of them and you may have … [read more]

Category: Safe Communities
Tags: Driving Safely, Madison Schools, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Safe Communities, Shout Out, Traffic Concerns

August 31, 2016 8:13 AM

Madison Public Schools open soon for the 2016-17 school year. To help insure the safety of students walking to school or getting dropped off near schools, we would like to remind drivers to be particularly alert to crossings staffed by Adult School Crossing Guards. As a driver, if you are … [read more]

Category: Safe Communities
Tags: Driving Safely, Madison Schools, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Communities

May 24, 2016 7:49 AM

This week, the Madison Police Department is partnering with Safe Communities Madison-Dane County in promoting the annual Slow Down yard sign campaign. The faster a vehicle is travelling, it is more likely that a crash will occur and injuries will be more severe. Children are especially vulnerable … [read more]

Category: Safe Communities
Tags: Community Partnership, Driving Safely, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

November 23, 2015 9:03 AM

The Madison Police Department believes in educating and enforcing all pedestrian and motor vehicle laws in our city and relies on voluntary compliance from all users of our roadways. The Madison Police Department has a traffic unit dedicated to our mission. The Traffic Enforcement Safety Team's … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Driving Safely, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

June 3, 2015 1:37 PM

Today, the Traffic Enforcement Safety Team undertook several projects around the city. This morning, officers were at S Carroll St and W Doty St doing crosswalk violation inforcement as part of a pedestrian safety grant. 13 citations were issued. Later in the morning, officers went to the … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Central District, Driving Safely, North District, Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

October 30, 2014 12:08 PM

Halloween is always an exciting time for kids because of the fun costumes and the large amounts of candy. While they may get caught up in the excitement of it all, the Madison Police Department wants to ensure a safe night of trick-or-treating in addition to the fun. Children should always … [read more]

Category: East District
Tags: Community Partnership, East District, Events, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Registered Sex Offender, Safe Communities

September 19, 2014 8:12 AM

At the start of a new school year, there is always a lot of information given to children in order to prepare them for their new routine. Much of the focus is on who their teachers are, what friends are in their class, and making sure they know how they are getting to and from school. One of … [read more]

Category: East District
Tags: East District, Pedestrian Safety

January 13, 2014 9:30 AM

The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas:    Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Central District– 1400 E. Johnson St.. (Speed … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Central District, Community Partnership, Community Policing, North District, Pedestrian Safety, South District, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST), Zero in Wisconsin

November 11, 2013 2:36 PM

The City of Madison Police Department Crossing Guard program has seen a 25% increase in the number of tickets written so far this school year over the same time period last year. These $88.80 tickets are issued to owners of vehicles observed to have not stopped, remain stopped, or stopped … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Driving Safely, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

August 26, 2013 9:44 AM

On Tuesday, August 20, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) officers participated in red signal enforcement at the corner of University Av and N Brooks St. Officers were out to monitor correct and safe stops at the red traffic signal at that intersection. The team had 30 stops: three were … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Central District, Driving Safely, Pedestrian Safety, Personal Safety, Police Biking, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

August 20, 2013 7:24 AM

The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas:    Tuesday, August 20, 2013 North District– 900 Packers Av.  (35 MPH Zone)  (Speed … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Community Partnership, Community Policing, East District, North District, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Communities, South District, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

August 13, 2013 1:15 PM

Today, members of the Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) conducted a Pedestrian Safety Initiative in the 2400 block of Atwood avenue at Ohio Street. As a result of this initiative, TEST officers stopped 35 motorists for violation of State Statute 346.24(1) "Failure to Yield to Pedestrian". … [read more]

Category: Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)
Tags: Community Partnership, East District, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Communities, Traffic Concerns, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST)

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