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

Traffic Engineering

Williamson Street peak-hour lane removal test area, from S. Blount St to S Thornton Ave.

Williamson Street Safety Study

Starting on Tuesday, September 9, a safety test will take place along Williamson Street that removes peak-hour travel lanes to evaluate safety benefits such as improved pedestrian crossings and reduced speeding.

 

Street Occupancy Permits

A Street Occupancy Permit is needed when your project requires materials or machinery to be on or over: streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds

Vision Zero in the Community this Summer

The Vision Zero Madison team is thrilled to attend the Parks Alive events again this season.  Stop by to enjoy live music, activities and build communities!

20 is Plenty Signing Installations

New 20 MPH signs have been installed throughout residential neighborhoods across the City of Madison as part of Vision Zero's - 20 is Plenty program.

Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

News Releases

  • Alder Badri Lankella Hosts Lunch and Learn Featuring Director of Traffic Engineering posted

    Community members are invited to join Alder Badri Lankella for a virtual Lunch and Learn session on Thursday, September 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This session will feature guest speaker Dr. Yang Tao, the Director of Traffic Engineering for the…

  • Street Closures for Willy Street Fair posted

    Williamson Street will close, between S Livingston Street and S Ingersoll Street, this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. S Paterson Street and S Brearly Street will also be closed between Williamson Street and the Capital City Trail.

  • Project Update - Capital City Trail Storm Sewer Replacement posted

    Starting Monday, September 22nd, the Capital City Trail Sewer Replacement Project will begin with a full closure of the bike path from S Blount Street to S Brearly Street. 

Upcoming Events

  1. Pontiac, Boston, Nokomis, and Rosewood Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  2. Wingra Proper Watershed Study
    • Virtual event

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