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Claimant says unmarked curb bump-out damaged car; committee recommends denial, calls for attention to markings

Milwaukee Common Council Judiciary and Legislation Committee · December 8, 2025
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Marcia Ferguson told committee a curb bump-out without visible markings damaged her vehicle; she asked for compensation and warned the design and snow cover create safety risks. City staff said signage is not always required under the uniform traffic control manual and that crews had not been aware of any missing sign; committee recommended denial and urged claimants to pursue insurance remedies.

Marcia Ferguson told the Judiciary and Legislation Committee on Dec. 8 that an unmarked curb bump-out on West State Street near N. 54th St. damaged her vehicle last October and that the city's decision to install and not consistently mark bump-outs creates safety risks for drivers. Ferguson described driving westbound into the sun…

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