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Waukesha council approves 2026 capital plan; moves ahead with pedestrian-bridge design and Mendiola pavilion funding
Summary
The Waukesha Common Council approved the city's 2026 capital improvement plan and five-year capital program, including a USDOT-funded planning grant to design two pedestrian bridges over the Les Paul Parkway and a pavilion at Mendiola Park. An amendment to reduce the pavilion's debt share failed.
The Waukesha Common Council voted 12-2 on Sept. 16 to approve the 2026 capital improvement plan (CIP) of $39,887,329 and a five-year capital plan for 2026–2030 totaling $179,471,597.
The vote implements a package of projects the finance committee described as a mix of major projects, equipment replacements and fleet purchases and includes two high-profile items that drew extended discussion: a USDOT planning grant to design two pedestrian bridges to connect the New Berlin Trail across the Les Paul Parkway, and a pavilion with restrooms and concessions at Mendiola Park.
Councilmembers and members of the public said the bridge designs respond to rising trail use and vehicle traffic on the Les Paul Parkway and would improve safety for people who bike or walk into the city. City engineer Brandon…
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