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The City of Milwaukee’s “rapid implementation” initiative will build quick, low-cost street improvements to increase the safety and comfort of people walking, biking, and driving.
The S. 13th St. project will use paint, colored pavement markings, and flexible posts to create curb extensions at five intersections between W. Harrison Ave. and W. Manitoba St. The crosswalks will also be repainted at those intersections and at W. Oklahoma Ave.
Example of a rapid implementation initiative similar to the planned S. 13th St. project.
Curb extensions reduce passing on the right, slow speeds of turning motorists, and can also reduce speeding by visually narrowing the travel lanes. They also create more space for people walking and shorten the crossing distance across a street.
No. The curb extensions will be installed at intersections, where parking is already prohibited within 15 feet of a crosswalk.
Rapid implementation projects can be easily adjusted by adding, moving, or removing flexible posts as needed. The City will evaluate the project to measure changes and identify any potential issues.
The City is working with the Crisol Corridor Business Improvement District to ensure that basic maintenance like sweeping debris is carried out on a regular basis. The City will be responsible for replacing any posts that get knocked down.
Construction is scheduled for Summer 2020.
Email bikewalk@milwaukee.gov for additional information.