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Votes at a glance: Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee actions and outcomes
Summary
The committee voted on a suite of parking, traffic control and signage measures. Key outcomes: several parking changes approved, a denial on Elm Spring parking removal, support for Milwaukee camera pilot resolution, and signal/stop-sign and signage updates passed unanimously or unanimously by those present.
The Wauwatosa Transportation Affairs Committee considered multiple items and recorded the following formal outcomes during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Parking prohibitions — Fourth Street (near Joy’s Ice Cream): Committee approved changes following a 90-day trial. Recommendation: make one specific spot a no-parking anytime (hydrant location) and convert two other passing-zone locations to no parking from 05:30–09:00 only. Motion carried unanimously (6–0).
- Hillcrest Drive (south side): Committee approved making the south side of Hillcrest Drive a no-parking area after a 90-day trial; motion passed unanimously (6–0). Engineering noted the street’s narrow, curvilinear profile narrows to roughly a six-foot drive lane when cars park on both sides, limiting emergency access.
- Elm Spring Avenue (Bluemound Road to Wisconsin Avenue): Committee denied the engineering request to remove one-hour parking restrictions (motion to deny passed 6–0). Committee directed staff to study Elm Spring together with Pleasant View and Robertson and return with alternatives (examples discussed: 2–4 hour limits).
- 15-minute parking — 2154 70th Street (residential accessibility): Committee approved a 90-day trial and adoption of a 15-minute parking restriction in front of the address cited to accommodate accessibility needs; motion passed unanimously (6–0).
- 15-minute parking — East side of 70th Street from North Avenue to the alley south of North Avenue: Committee approved retaining a 15-minute restriction following a 90-day trial, citing turnover needs at nearby businesses (motion passed unanimously, 6–0).
- Stop-sign installation — intersection of 70th, Fourth and Hennessy: Committee approved adding a stop sign to make the intersection a four-way stop (motion passed unanimously, 6–0).
- Additional stop sign (similar corridor locations): Committee approved other recommended stop-sign changes at confusing multi-leg intersections; motions passed unanimously.
- No turn on red / signal signing updates: Committee approved adding several “No Turn on Red when pedestrians present” signs at designated approaches tied to upcoming trail crossings and new signals; motion passed unanimously.
- Support for Milwaukee traffic-safety camera pilot (SB375/AB371): Committee voted unanimously to ask that the Common Council consider a resolution supporting Milwaukee’s pilot request; motion passed 6–0.
Motion and vote details (selected)
- Fourth Street parking ordinance change: motion to approve sent to council; mover: Alder Lewis; seconder: Alder Brandon; vote: 6–0 (aye).
- Hillcrest Drive no-parking (south side): mover: Alder Champagne/Champine; seconder: Alder Brandon; vote: 6–0 (aye).
- Elm Spring Avenue parking removal (denial): mover to deny: Alder Brandon; seconder: Alder Champine; vote: 6–0 (aye to deny).
- 15-minute parking (2154 70th): mover: Alder Brandon; seconder: Alder Champine; vote: 6–0 (aye).
- 15-minute parking (70th & North Ave area): mover: Alder Foley; seconder: Alder Lewis; vote: 6–0 (aye).
- Stop signs and no-turn-on-red additions: motions moved and seconded by committee members; all passed unanimously.
What happens next
Approved changes that require ordinance amendments or new signage will be forwarded to the Common Council or implemented by the Engineering Division as appropriate. For the Elm Spring item, staff will conduct broader outreach and return with options for the three-street area. The proposed resolution supporting Milwaukee’s traffic-camera pilot will be drafted by staff for council consideration.
