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Resident asks commission to examine police vehicle idling; staff to follow up
Summary
A Madison resident raised concerns about police and other city vehicles idling outside municipal buildings and at other locations, asking whether fleet technology or electrification could reduce idling. Commissioners and staff said they would refer the comment to appropriate staff for follow‑up.
MADISON, Wis. — During public comment on July 23, Madison resident Steve Brooks asked the Transportation Commission to investigate police vehicle idling and whether fleet technology could power vehicle electronics without prolonged idling.
Brooks described seeing police vehicles and other cars sitting with engines running in municipal parking areas and at…
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