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Safe Streets Projects

Active Projects

Some Safe Streets Madison projects are more complex and have more opportunities for public involvement. This could include surveys and public information meetings along with the usual opportunity to provide input to the Transportation Commission.


Suggest a project or improvement

If it's a simple change, like adding a parking sign, we will contact you when we've completed the work.

If it is a more complicated project, we'll add it to the Safe Streets Candidate Projects List. If you would like to stay informed on projects subscribe to the Safe Streets email list.  Twice per year he Transportation Commission prioritizes and approves projects based on the prioritization process.

For more details on project selection, you can download the full project prioritization tool.  This list includes all potential projects, information about alder districts, impact, prioritization, and other notes.


Latest Safe Streets Madison Project Lists:


Transportation Commission Review & Approval

Transportation Commission review and approval is required for requests made through the Safe Streets Madison program. The Transportation Commission considers all program priorities and evaluation criteria when making decisions regarding project prioritization and funding.

  • The Transportation Commission reviewed and approved projects on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • The next round of review and approvals is expected in Winter 2024. 

Project Construction 

Staff installing a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at a crosswalk.

Once a project is approved for funding, an engineer is assigned to prepare detailed construction plans. Depending on the complexity of the project this can take three to twelve months to prepare. Once plans are completed, the project will either be assigned to City staff to construct or may be contracted out to a private construction firm. Typically, a project will be approved one year and built the next year.

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Interpretation & Accommodations

Please contact us if you need interpretation, translation, or accommodations.

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Do you have a request that would make our streets safer?

Request a Safety Improvement

Found an issue with a traffic signal, streetlight, or traffic sign?

Report an issue