Transportation Commission: Meeting of July 15, 2026

The City of Madison Wisconsin Transportation Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $37 million jurisdictional transfer payment from Westat, with $15 million allocated to the Park Street/North South BRT project. The commission also reviewed and approved a street reconstruction project on Apartment Terrace, selecting design option B which includes a 20-foot street width with a six-foot sidewalk and parking on one side, with a recommendation to consider moving parking to the same side as the sidewalk. Additionally, the commission discussed the use and expansion of no turn on red restrictions, particularly in pedestrian-heavy areas, emphasizing the balance between traffic efficiency and pedestrian safety. Public comments and commission feedback showed strong support for expanding no turn on red signage, with considerations for public education and enforcement to improve compliance. The commission requested further study and future updates on this topic. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned beyond these capital improvement projects and policy discussions.