Fitchburg, WI Committee of the Whole 3-25-26

The Fitchburg, WI Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 25, 2026, focused primarily on transportation planning and infrastructure updates. Presentations were made by representatives from the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization and Metro Transit, highlighting the Roundtrip program which promotes transportation demand management (TDM) strategies such as carpooling, biking, and transit use. They discussed new digital tools including a mobile app for trip logging and emergency ride home services, as well as upcoming community engagement events to encourage public transit use. Metro Transit also detailed bus routes serving Fitchburg, accessibility features, fare structures including fare capping, and outreach efforts like ride and learn events. The council expressed strong support for expanding bus transit services and improving communication with riders. Additionally, the city’s public works department provided an update on the 2026 street resurfacing program, explaining road selection criteria, resurfacing processes, and plans for water main replacements. They also introduced a new online GIS map for tracking road closures. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but discussions on infrastructure maintenance and transit service expansion indicate ongoing capital improvement planning.