Office of African American Affairs
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Department of Public Works
DPW Infrastructure works to create improvements to Milwaukee’s streets, safety, community, mobility and environment within the public right of way.
The following programs are long-term and ongoing efforts from across the division to make positive impacts in these areas, and work toward addressing City needs and priorities.
Please note: most programs make improvements within multiples areas.
Major Projects
Local & High Impact Paving Programs
Multimodal Improvements
Bikeways
Traffic Signs & Signals
Street Maintenance
Bridges
MKE City Parks
Active Streets
Interim Plaza Program
Paint the Pavement
Community-Led Traffic Calming Program
Safe Routes
Bublr Bike Share Program
Dockless Scooter Program
Trail Connections
Bike Parking
Flood Hazard Mitigation
Green Infrastructure
Private Property Infiltration & Inflow Reduction
Storm Water Management Program
Downspout Disconnection Program
Sewer Operations