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

Traffic Safety

Traffic safety refers to the methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured. City traffic engineers create plans to account for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and people using public transportation.

Using the Safe System approach, the City prioritizes proven safety countermeasures such as setting appropriate speed limits, enhancing crosswalk visibility, improving lighting and adding traffic calming safety improvements.

 

  • Traffic Signals and Street Lighting

    Enhancing the safety of streets, paths and sidewalks through the implementation and maintenance of street lights, signals, flashing beacons and other electronic safety devices and infrastructure.

  • Safety Improvement Types

    Find out more about typical safety strategies used to reach the City’s goal of eliminating fatal and serious crashes and improve safe travel for everyone.

  • Neighborhood Programs

    Learn more about programs that support Madison’s neighborhoods and improve Madison’s quality of life.

  • Signing and Pavement Marking

    Enhancing the safety of streets, paths and sidewalks with the implementation and maintenance of pavement markings, signage and traffic control.

  • Federal Safety Grants

    Learn more about recent grants from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the US Department of Transportation received by Traffic Engineering.

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