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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenfield, WI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Woodlawn Place neighborhood traffic calming
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Neighborhood traffic petition (87th/88th/90th St area)
Residents near Woodlawn Place have been dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic. The council approved all-way stops at two intersections, new signage, and a 20 mph zone on the Forest Home service drive to slow things down.
Road Projects Cost Twice as Much as Five Years Ago
Inflation has hit road construction so hard that the same money now paves half as many blocks. Projects in Bailey's and Kastner's districts are split in half across years because the city can only borrow about $5 million a year for capital improvements.
Bright streetlight at 90th St/Plainfield
A couple on a dead-end street at 91st Place says a new streetlight from the 90th St/Plainfield reconstruction project is too bright and shines into their front yard.
Traffic ordinance changes on 84th, 68th, Midland and Ohio
Six ordinances were adopted to clean up outdated rules and add no-parking zones around intersections getting new stoplights on S. 43rd Street, S. 84th Street, and W. Cold Spring Road — drivers will notice new parking restrictions near those corners.
New parking restrictions and stop signs
New no-parking zones on West Howard Avenue and West Loomis Road, three new four-way stops (Midland/46th, Midland/47th, Armour/69th), and removal of an outdated stop at S. 45th and W. Ohio.
Layton Avenue reconstruction closure
Layton Avenue will be under construction during the July House of Harley event and could close completely. The council still approved applying for the county event permit 3-2, with plans to stage construction around Harley Fest.
Loitering ban on medians and safety zones
A new ordinance makes it illegal to stand or sit on road medians, with $50-$200 fines, responding to daily police calls about people putting themselves in traffic danger.
Oak Leaf Trail closure between Layton and Coldspring
The Oak Leaf Trail will be completely closed between Layton Avenue and Coldspring Road; trail users are being routed to Highway 100 as an alternative.