Commission approves multiple crossing‑guard changes but extends contested Raymond & Gilbert post for one year after heavy public opposition

Jun 3, 2026

After a lengthy hearing and dozens of public comments June 3, the Transportation Commission approved most staff crossing‑guard additions and discontinuances but voted to retain the Raymond & Gilbert (Orchard Ridge Elementary) guard for one year pending updated counts and further review.

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The Madison Transportation Commission voted on June 3 to implement a package of crossing‑guard changes proposed by Traffic Engineering, but postponed removal of the Raymond & Gilbert guard at Orchard Ridge Elementary and extended that post for one year to allow updated counts and re‑evaluation.

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