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Commission approves roadway geometry, closes one Babcock rail crossing to extend University Avenue westbound bus lane
Summary
The Transportation Commission approved design changes at the University Avenue/Babcock Drive railroad crossing to consolidate pedestrian/bicycle crossings as required by the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads and to extend a westbound bus lane as part of the BRT corridor work; the motion passed by unanimous consent.
MADISON, Wis. — The Transportation Commission on July 23 approved roadway geometry and a railroad‑crossing realignment at University Avenue and Babcock Drive, endorsing a staff plan to consolidate two pedestrian/bicycle crossings and to extend a westbound bus lane as part of the city’s BRT work.
What was approved: City staff presented a revised design that upgrades the existing north–south (west) Babcock crossing to be ADA accessible, closes the east Babcock crossing (closer to University Avenue) and…
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