That is our new standard! I’m very happy with how they’re turning out. We are retrofitting those built with standard concrete to have “tornado” markings to improve visibility on existing raised crosswalks.

(Don’t hire me for your Comms team)

You basically guessed it, but it’s based on the purpose of the project and funding. In the case of 60th, the focus was reducing speeding. The road diet that added bike lanes was the most efficient way to do that, but adding bus islands over the 2 miles of the project would have exceeded the budget

I have an unfair advantage in answering this but 37th and Pierce, across from the UEC!

Oh yeah, we’ll definitely be looking at tightening these stretches up as much as possible as part of the larger project. We are looking to experiment with “temp” left turn hardening (using plastic or rubberized materials) in a couple locations, but I can’t commit to starting here

I’ve noticed this happen occasionally too! That stop sign (westbound) has been there for five years and sometimes I think there’s still some people who haven’t noticed it or are pissed that it’s there.

This intersection is on the STH 32 project corridor for this stretch, so if you have ideas…

Oh, I would disagree that the improvements have been mostly cosmetic. The raised crosswalks are not as aggressive as I would prefer (State Highway), but as someone who drives over them at least a few times a week, they certainly encourage drivers to stay near the speed limit.

I’m also not interested in blaming the pedestrian; I shouldn’t have assumed that’s where you were going.

Fair enough, but I’m not sure I follow how there could be more people hurt because of the raised crosswalks…

Oh no! That’s quite unfortunate.

Out of curiosity, why do you think that? Encouraging a false sense of confidence by people crossing? Or…

Not that I’m aware of. The barricades shown in the video are the standard City barricades that we use for road hazards, block parties, etc. They are reflective at night to headlights.

Check out how low the Piggsville neighborhood is on the right/east side of the flood wall versus the flood stage Menomonee River on the left/west side of the flood wall. #Milwaukee #flooding #rain

QTing a post with a typo is a hate crime 😆

(But thanks, we’re all just trying to do the best we can!)

Yeah, both of those are on the steeper side of things. We will be adding better markings and signage this year yo make them a bit more obvious.

It’s a shame the old Grand Avenue Viaduct isn’t still standing, but as far as modern concrete replacements go, this one’s pretty great. (You’re on the Blue Mound Road bridge, looking north up the Menomonee River)