Let's Talk Streets

Let’s talk…about what our streets should look like

Madison is working on several projects this year related to how our streets work. These projects will impact the way the City makes decisions about streets in the future: how they are designed, who they serve, how they are used, and how to make them safer. We want these future decisions to be rooted in shared community values.

Let’s talk…about values and find what brings us together.

These conversations will shape several initiatives, including:

• Complete Green Streets
• Vision Zero
• Traffic Calming & Pedestrian/Bicycle Enhancements
• And other ongoing decisions about street design and traffic operations

Let’s talk…about the history of street design

Watch the video below to learn about how values and priorities related to streets changed over time. Learn about how a century of conventional approaches across America have prioritized white-collar commuting—a practice that is inequitable and has made walking, biking, and using transit more challenging. As Madison grows and moves toward a more equitable future, we want to reexamine who is being served and how well. We want streets for everyone.

Let's Talk Streets Overview Video (English) 

Resumen de Let's Talk Streets (en Español)

News & Updates

Current/Upcoming Events:

more events coming soon!

Past Events:

E. Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard Virtual Public Input Meeting

The City of Madison is looking at making additional safety and other improvements along the E. Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard to enhance biking and walking along this corridor.

Virtual Meeting held Monday, June 3 at 6:30pm

Slides from Meeting 

Midvale Blvd (University Ave to Mineral Point Rd) Neighborhood Meeting

Midvale Blvd has been identified for consideration of safety and pedestrian/bicycle connectivity improvements. It proposed adding buffered bike lanes on Midvale Blvd and the removal of parking. 

Neighborhood Meeting #2

• Monday, October 30, 2023
• Midvale Blvd Bike Lanes: Midvale Bike Lane Plan (pdf) & Associated on-street parking removal (pdf)

Safe Streets Madison presented the following project at the Transportation Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 13. 

Baldwin St Improvements:

• Bike Lane Improvements

Eastmorland Neighborhood Improvements:

• Neighborhood Bike Boulevard Plans
• Neighborhood Overview

Midvale Blvd Improvements:

• Bike Lane Improvements

Greenbush Neighborhood Safe Streets Improvements
Streets in the Greenbush Neighborhood have been identified for consideration of safety improvements and improving connections for walking and biking. Streets identified include Drake St and Mills St. This meeting also discussed potential changes on Randall Ave to support the new Metro Transit Route including changes to the traffic calming circle at Vilas Ave and parking changes near the circle. 

Neighborhood Meeting:

• Presentation from Wednesday, May 31, 2023
• Meeting Feedback Summary

Midvale Blvd (University Ave to Mineral Point Rd) Safe Streets Improvements

This section of Midvale Blvd has been identified for review with the goal of improving overall traffic safety and improving walking and biking connections.  A neighborhood meeting was held to gather more information and discuss potential improvements.

Neighborhood Meeting:

• Presentation from Wednesday, May 3, 2023
• Meeting Feedback Summary

Street Stats

Take a look at maps and data showing how Madison’s streets perform for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.

Project Documents

Engagement Summary Interim Report & Equity Framework

Read the presentation from the February 14, 2022 Transportation Policy and Planning Board meeting
Read the presentation from October 18, 2021 Transportation Policy & Planning Board meeting. 
Read the presentation from August 16, 2021 Transportation Policy & Planning Board meeting.