Committee flags Wisconsin Avenue reconfiguration and asks for data from county

Aug 11, 2026

The plan to convert lanes on Wisconsin Avenue to bus and bike lanes drew attention; members noted a temporary bus-lane test and urged traffic monitoring before endorsing a permanent lane reduction.

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Committee members reviewed plan materials showing Wisconsin Avenue shifting from six traffic lanes to four, with dedicated bus lanes and wider sidewalks. Members said the changes would slow car traffic and recommended the town ask for the county's traffic and transit studies and monitor the temporary bus‑lane test scheduled through October.

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