The West Allis Plan Commission voted to adopt an updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan after a staff presentation and public discussion. The update, which staff said aligns with the city’s 2024 comprehensive plan and the 2045 multimodal goals, lays out existing sidewalk conditions, crash patterns from 2019–2024, and a proposed future bike network.

Planner (staff presenter) said the update is data-driven and intended to guide funding, design and project sequencing across local, federal and state sources. "This is the future bike network," the presenter said, noting the current network is disconnected and the plan identifies neighborhood greenways, on-street bike facilities and transit-supportive corridors.

Commissioners pressed staff on specific corridors: one asked why Cleveland Avenue shows a protected bike lane only on part of the corridor; staff explained that recently reconstructed sections were outside the project scope and that the plan is intended to be amended over time to reflect changing scope and future engineering projects. Staff also said identifying a facility type in the plan helps with eligibility for federal and state funding.

The plan includes illustrative maps showing sidewalk gaps and crash hotspots, and a guided implementation section that sequences near-, mid- and long-term priorities to take advantage of funding cycles or reconstruction opportunities. Staff said the plan also highlights transit-supportive areas where ordinance amendments might increase housing flexibility near high-frequency Milwaukee County Transit System routes.

A commissioner asked about EV charging; staff said known public or private chargers identified in the city numbered about six (examples noted at a Target and near 92nd and Lincoln) and said the city will continue discussions with engineering about adding chargers at civic locations such as the farmers market or city hall.

A motion to approve the updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff said the plan will be used to pursue grant funding, coordinate with Milwaukee County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation where relevant, and guide capital-improvement sequencing.

The commission approved the plan and discussion concluded. Next procedural steps include staff coordination on grants and follow-up with engineering for detailed project scoping.