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Committee approves all‑way stop at 117th & Gilbert and 25 mph postings; parking‑alternating pilot on 80th reported working
Summary
The Wauwatosa committee voted 5–0 to install all‑way stop control at 117th and Gilbert and to align citations with posted 25 mph limits on Velete and Milwaukee avenues; staff reported the 90‑day alternating‑side parking trial on the west side of 80th appears to be working and will continue to be monitored.
The committee voted unanimously to approve two traffic control changes and received an update on a parking pilot:
• 4‑way stop at 117th & Gilbert: City engineering recommended installation after a review that included a recorded crash and constrained sight lines. The committee asked about alternatives (a neighborhood traffic circle was discussed and rejected because of narrow right‑of‑way and skewed geometry). The committee approved a resolution directing staff to install all‑way stop control; Alder Gustafson moved and Alder Champine seconded the motion. The committee vote was 5–0 in favor.
• 25 mph posting cleanup: Staff recommended updating the municipal code to match how streets are signed where a discrepancy existed (Ludington previously listed at 30 in ordinance although signed as 25). The committee approved the cleanup to make Velete Street and Milwaukee Avenue consistently posted at 25 mph. Alder Gustafson moved and Alder Champine seconded; vote 5–0.
• Parking pilot on 80th north of Joyce: Staff presented video from the temporary 90‑day alternating‑side no‑parking zones on the west side of 80th (north of Joyce). The footage showed vehicles using short no‑parking gaps and driveways to allow two‑way movement without long backups. Staff said the pilot appears to be working and asked for additional monitoring time; committee members had no objection to continuing the trial and staff will report back.
Actions (at a glance) - Install all‑way stop at 117th & Gilbert — approved 5–0; mover: Alder Gustafson; second: Alder Champine; note: engineering cited skew and poor sight lines as justification, crash history present. - Adopt 25 mph ordinance postings for Velete Street and Milwaukee Avenue — approved 5–0; mover: Alder Gustafson; second: Alder Champine; note: ordinance cleanup to match posted signs.
What to watch next: staff implementation for signage and installation of the 4‑way stop, updated municipal code language for posted speeds, and the continued monitoring report on the 90‑day parking pilot.
