1. Resources for the Madison Community

    Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

Cars and a biker on a multi-lane road. There is also a person walking on the sidewalk.
Traffic Engineering
Yang Tao, Traffic Engineering Director

Bicycle Recovery Program

If your bike is lost or stolen:

  • Report your bicycle as lost or stolen by submitting a self-report.
  • If you suspect your bike was stolen, create a stolen bike alert on Bike Index or Garage 529
  • To confirm if Madison Police has recovered your bicycle, please submit a Bike Recovery question or call the Madison Police Property Room at 608‑266‑4955.

Bicycle Recovery & Abandoned Bicycles

Abandoned Bicycles - The Abandoned Bicycle Service is currently suspended. However, if you suspect an abandoned bicycle may be stolen, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 608-255-2345.

Application for Bicycle Donation - City of Madison Ordinance allows for donation of bicycles to charitable non-profit organizations. When abandoned bicycles are not returned to the owner or soled, the City of Madison Police Department will donate abandoned bicycles to qualified organizations.

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