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Council raises safety concerns over Memorial Drive project striping and pedestrian signals
Summary
Council members told state DOT work on Memorial Drive produced misaligned lane striping and reduced curb height near widened sidewalks; officials are seeking clarification on appropriate pedestrian‑activated signal types for higher‑speed sections.
City officials and council members on July 21 criticized the recent Wisconsin Department of Transportation work on Memorial Drive, saying final striping does not align with project plans and that the finished pavement profile reduced curb height to 1–2 inches in some places, which could make it easier for vehicles to mount the sidewalk.
City Manager Greg Buckley and council members said the city had widened sidewalks to improve bicycle and…
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