For a few weeks, we have been sharing what we think are good ideas for improving the lower State Street experience for bicyclists as part of our broader series on placemaking ideas for the upcoming renovations. For the last of our bike-related recommendations for improving the State Street and Library Malls as quality public spaces, […]
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Our filing cites clear and overwhelming evidence that a fundamental shift in driving habits is underway and the WisDOT chooses to ignore this reality. We also take issue with WisDOT’s notification of the “public information meeting” on the Highway 23 expansion project. WisDOT claimed in their public notice that the construction phase of Highway 23 […]
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The Green Downtown Report explores Downtown Madison’s sustainability successes and challenges and highlights potential initiatives that could capitalize on the connections, networks, and creativity inherent in dense urban areas to produce meaningful, sustainable change. Read the full report
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If you missed Matt’s tour you can print out the workbook and take a self guided tour.
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As we discussed last week in our great Placemaking idea series, there are ways of making the project area welcoming to bicycles. Tonight, the City of Madison’s Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Motor Vehicle Commission (PBMVC) is considering an ordinance change that would allow bikes to be ridden on the State Street Mall (although this would not […]
Read more about "State Street Mall Great Placemaking Idea #6: Alternate Bike Route"As we mentioned last time, bike traffic at and near the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street is unlikely to decrease anytime soon—in fact, given ongoing or upcoming improvements to Library Mall, the Memorial Union, and the new Alumni Park, bike counts are actually likely to increase substantially. While in the previous installment of […]
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