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Madison residents urge safer street design after pedestrian death, citing Park and South Park corridors
Summary
Public commenters at the March 4 Madison Transportation Commission meeting urged immediate safety upgrades on Park and South Park streets after the February death of Sasha Rosen, calling for lane reductions, raised crosswalks and design changes that prioritize pedestrians over vehicle throughput.
Residents told the Madison Transportation Commission on March 4 that the city needs faster, design-focused action after the fatal pedestrian crash at Burr Oak and South Park.
During the public-comment portion, Sage Gullen Gullenor described the family and neighborhood impact of Sasha Rosen's death and said the intersection has had "5 accidents in 5 years," including multiple serious collisions in 2026. "Where Sasha died at the intersection of Burr Oak and South Park, there have been 5 accidents in 5 years," Gullenor said, arguing the corridor should no longer function as an…
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